Private Preschools 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
74,984 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
6,003 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,650
$11,621
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,500 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
3%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,903 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
153 Students
41,370 Students
% White Students
65%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
127 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
22,197 Students
% of Others Students
18%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Barry County, MO?
2 private preschools are located in Barry County, MO.
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