#1 Best Private Schools in Scott County, MO
St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Sikeston
Sikeston, MO
A+Overall grade63 students7 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Scott County, MO
Private schools in Scott County, MO with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Scott County, MO
The Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Missouri
Sikeston, MO
A-Overall grade72 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Scott County, MO
The Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11
Serving families in Sikeston since at least 2011
Sikeston, MO
B+Overall grade72 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Scott County, MO
St. Ambrose School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chaffee since at least 2011
Chaffee, MO
B+Overall grade65 students13 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Scott County, MO
St. Augustine School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kelso since at least 2011
Kelso, MO
BOverall grade155 students12 students per teacher
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