El Dorado Christian School in El Dorado Springs, MO, serves 149 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a town–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 13 total teachers supporting academic programs from PK to 12.
Founded with an affiliation to the Church of God, El Dorado Christian School is a co–educational institution with memberships including the Association of Christian Schools International.
The student body reflects diversity with 50.41% of students identified as students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among Missouri private schools.
Tuition rates are consistent with regional norms, offering a private PK–12 Christian education within a community–focused environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
El Dorado Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for El Dorado Christian School?
The application deadline for El Dorado Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to El Dorado Christian School is Clinton Christian Academy (37.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary Continuation School (18.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Continuation School
(Catholic)
330 North Main Street
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
18.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
212 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4530
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4530
25.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
608 Kansas Ave
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4502
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4502
27.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
2490 Tower Road
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-2330
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-2330
32.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
271 W Division Rd
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 890-2111
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 890-2111
37 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1101 S Barbee St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
37.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Christian Learning Center
(Christian)
3200 Liberty Bell Rd Ste 100
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
37.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
877 Highway UU
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-2324
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-2324
45 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Continuation School
(Catholic)
330 North Main Street
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
18.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
212 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4530
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4530
25.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
608 Kansas Ave
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4502
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4502
27.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
2490 Tower Road
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-2330
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-2330
32.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Continuation School
(Catholic)
330 North Main Street
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
18.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
212 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4530
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4530
25.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
608 Kansas Ave
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4502
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4502
27.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
2490 Tower Road
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-2330
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-2330
32.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
271 W Division Rd
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 890-2111
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 890-2111
37 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
El Dorado Springs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
El Dorado Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
El Dorado Springs Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
12 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Hickory St
Schell City, MO 64783
(417) 432-3196
Schell City, MO 64783
(417) 432-3196
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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