Best Barry County Private Schools (2026)

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%).
100% of private schools in Barry County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Schools in Barry County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Berean Christian Academy
(Christian)
10385 Hwy 60
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
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students

Overview

This County (Barry County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
237 Students
120,038 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,947 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,650
$12,778

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,152 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
5,342 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
7,611 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
153 Students
73,272 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
27,448 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barry County?
100% of private schools in Barry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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