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Barry County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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 Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Barry County (2026-27)

Map of Berean Christian Academy
Berean Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Christian
10385 Hwy 60
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 606-0235
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Map of St. Lawrence Catholic School
St. Lawrence Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students
Catholic
407 7th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3721
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
237 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,650
$11,372

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
153 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
65%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
42 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
18%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

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 Catholic and Christian).

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