For the 2025 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 (2025)
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
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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