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#7 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 2% of private schools

Missouri Military Academy

High School · Mexico, MO

A private high school in Mexico, MO serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

204 N GRAND ST, Mexico, MO 65265

  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,339.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment185
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Missouri Military Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low142/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,387

Median home value

$127,500

Median rent

$715/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65265; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White69.7%
Hispanic17.3%
Asian9.7%
Black2.2%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mexico HighEnrollment path unverified3.49–121.3 mi760Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Missouri Military Academy is listed in Mexico, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Missouri Military Academy

Missouri Military Academy is a private high school in Mexico, MO, serving approximately 185 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 399 private schools in MO.

What's said publicly about Missouri Military Academy

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Missouri Military Academy is a private, college-preparatory boarding school for boys located in Mexico, Missouri 1. Established in 1889, the institution is selective and serves students in grades 7 through 12 1. The academy holds the designation of a U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Honor Unit With Distinction 1. This status allows the school to nominate cadets to the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy 1.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Missouri Military Academy

What grades does Missouri Military Academy serve?

Missouri Military Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Missouri Military Academy?

Missouri Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri Military Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Missouri Military Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Missouri Military Academy rank in MO?

Missouri Military Academy ranks #7 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Missouri Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Missouri Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Missouri Military Academy a private school?

Yes, Missouri Military Academy is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Missouri Military Academy a religious school?

No, Missouri Military Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
185
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Audrain County
Area population (ZIP 65265)
15,131
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65265; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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