草榴社区 Preschools in Scott County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 S Kingshighway St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 481-0216
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 481-0216
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
419 S 3rd St
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-6711
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-6711
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Sports: 3
St. Denis School
(Catholic)
105 N. Winchester
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3017
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3017
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
106 N Stoddard St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 313-0004
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 313-0004
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
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
Southeast Missouri Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1440 Ables Road
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0883
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0883
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
Scott County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Augustine School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
231 South Messmer Street
Kelso, MO 63758
(573) 264-4644
Kelso, MO 63758
(573) 264-4644
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Overview
This County (Scott County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
533 Students
74,984 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
40 Teachers
6,003 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
51%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,850
$11,621
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,500 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
15 Students
3,903 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
284 Students
41,370 Students
% White Students
53%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
127 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
226 Students
22,197 Students
% of Others Students
43%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Scott County, MO?
7 private preschools are located in Scott County, MO.
How diverse are private preschools in Scott County?
Scott County private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
Which private preschools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Scott County include: St. Francis Xavier School vs. The Christian Academy, The Christian Academy vs. St. Francis Xavier School, Southeast Missouri Christian Academy vs. St. Francis Xavier School
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