McAuley Catholic High School was established in 1885. We are a regional high school serving Joplin and the surrounding communities.
A strong college preparatory curriculum develops the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Basic and advanced courses are available in English, Spanish, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Business, Fine and Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, and Religion.
A well-coordinated academic guidance program has been developed for all grade levels.
The Joplin Area Catholic School System provides students a strong academic and Catholic faith foundation.
Our goal is to teach young people to integrate Christian values into all aspects of life.
We provide students with educational and social skills needed to be active, productive members of the community and Church.
We endeavor to graduate young adults who are effective witnesses to the presence of Christ in the world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mcauley Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1885
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
- McAuley Catholic High School was established in 1885.
- We are a regional high school serving Joplin and the surrounding communities.
- A strong college preparatory curriculum develops the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually.
- Basic and advanced courses are available in English, Spanish, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Business, Fine and Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, and Religion.
- A well-coordinated academic guidance program has been developed for all grade levels.
- The Joplin Area Catholic School System provides students a strong academic and Catholic faith foundation.
- Our goal is to teach young people to integrate Christian values into all aspects of life.
- We provide students with educational and social skills needed to be active, productive members of the community and Church.
- We endeavor to graduate young adults who are effective witnesses to the presence of Christ in the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mcauley Catholic High School often compared to?
Mcauley Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like New Heights Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Mcauley Catholic High School's ranking?
Mcauley Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mcauley Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Mcauley Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Mcauley Catholic High School is Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Peters Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Martin Luther School (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
3025 S Central City Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
3025 S Central City Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
3025 S Central City Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Peters Middle School
(Catholic)
802 Byers Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students
Martin Luther School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2616 Connecticut Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
3025 S Central City Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Racine Apostolic Christian School
(Pentecostal)
12980 Diver Dr
Racine, MO 64858
(417) 776-2188
Racine, MO 64858
(417) 776-2188
12.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Ozark Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
906 N Summit St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-1100
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-1100
16 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
903 W South St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-1941
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-1941
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Peters Middle School
(Catholic)
802 Byers Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students
Martin Luther School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2616 Connecticut Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
3025 S Central City Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Martin Luther School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2616 Connecticut Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
3025 S Central City Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
St. Anns School
Montessori School (Catholic)
1156 Grand Ave
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2825 S Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
0.1 miles
Gr: PK | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
North Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Franklin Technology Center
Vocational School
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12
Joplin High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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