For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 94 students in Pierce City, MO (there are , serving 704 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Pierce City, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Pierce City, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Pierce City, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
202 Front St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2824
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2824
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Pierce City)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
94 Students
119,577 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$12,905
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
66 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
70%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
27 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
29%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Pierce City, MO?
1 private schools are located in Pierce City, MO.
What percentage of students in Pierce City go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Pierce City are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pierce City?
100% of private schools in Pierce City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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