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Benton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 89 students in Benton County, MO (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,801 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 Benton County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Benton County (2026-27)

Map of Cornerstone Academy Of The Ozarks
Cornerstone Academy Of The Ozarks
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
305 E Jefferson St
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6161
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Lutheran School Association Photo
Lutheran School Association
Gr: K-8 | 72 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
204 E Butterfield Trl
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-4614
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
89 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
11%
56%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
84 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
3 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Benton County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Benton County, MO.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
100% of private schools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).

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