For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 70 students in Scott City, MO (there are , serving 773 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Scott City, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Scott City, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Scott City, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
606 Sycamore St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2600
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2600
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Overview
This Town (Scott City)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
70 Students
119,577 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
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
35 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
50%
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
34 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
49%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Scott City, MO?
1 private schools are located in Scott City, MO.
What percentage of students in Scott City go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Scott City are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scott City?
100% of private schools in Scott City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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