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Farmington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 472 students in Farmington, MO, 11% of all K-12 students in Farmington, MO are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Farmington, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Farmington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
501 Ste Genevieve Avenue
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-6312
(1)
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
608 E Columbia St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5147
(1)
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran High School
St. Paul Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4337 Showplace Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-1099
(1)
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Farmington, MO ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
472
Students
+1.7% (+8 students) 10-yr
$5,900
Avg. Tuition
+29.7% (+$1,350) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Farmington)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
663 Schools
# Students
472 Students
119,561 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025157194179
2024157190172
2023151185174
2022159196185
2021159192180
2020159183171
2019235184175
2018235183172
2017232190180
2016232188178
2015232180167
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% Students of Color
4%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20254%20%34%
20244%21%34%
20234%20%33%
20223%18%33%
20213%18%32%
20203%19%32%
20193%18%31%
20183%18%31%
20173%21%32%
20163%21%32%
20153%20%32%
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0.35
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.350.550.65
20240.350.560.65
20230.420.540.65
20220.330.520.64
20210.330.520.64
20200.330.520.64
20190.350.500.63
20180.350.500.63
20170.440.460.61
20160.440.460.61
20150.440.450.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20231%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
373 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
79%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202579%62%52%
202479%62%52%
202372%64%52%
202280%66%54%
202180%66%54%
202080%66%54%
201979%68%56%
201879%68%56%
201770%71%58%
201670%71%58%
201570%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
82 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202517%23%26%
202417%23%26%
202325%23%25%
202218%21%25%
202118%21%25%
202018%21%24%
201919%19%24%
201819%19%23%
201728%18%22%
201628%17%22%
201528%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,944 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201817:113:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202545%56%55%
202445%55%54%
202345%55%54%
202245%55%54%
202145%55%54%
202045%56%54%
201945%54%53%
201845%53%53%
201745%53%53%
201645%51%52%
201545%50%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025151615
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019151515
2018151515
2017151515
2016151515
2015151515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$11,335

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$5,900$13,089$15,012
2024$4,550$11,380$13,254
2023$4,550$10,498$12,626
2022$4,550$10,411$12,187
2021$4,550$10,172$11,800
2020$4,550$10,089$11,512
2019$4,550$9,711$11,293
2018$4,550$9,659$11,017
2017$4,550$9,528$10,708
2016$4,550$8,608$10,356
2015$4,550$9,126$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearFarmington, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202590%85%81%
202490%89%85%
202390%89%85%
202290%88%85%
202190%88%85%
202090%88%85%
201990%87%85%
201890%88%85%
201790%88%85%
201690%89%85%
201590%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Farmington, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Farmington, MO include St. Joseph School and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Farmington?
3 private schools are located in Farmington.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Farmington?
100% of private schools in Farmington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Farmington include: St. Paul Lutheran School vs. St. Joseph School, St. Joseph School vs. St. Paul Lutheran School

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