For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 237 students in Barry County, MO (there are 23 public schools, serving 6,830 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Barry County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Barry County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Berean Christian Academy
(Christian)
10385 Hwy 60
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 606-0235
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 606-0235
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Tuition listed
St. Lawrence Catholic School
(Catholic)
407 7th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3721
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3721
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students
Overview
This County (Barry County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
237 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,650
$12,879
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
7,605 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
153 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
65%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
42 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
18%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Barry County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Barry County, MO.
What percentage of students in Barry County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Barry County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
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