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Best Benton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Benton County, MO 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).

Private Schools in Benton County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
305 E Jefferson St
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6161
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Lutheran School Association
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
204 E Butterfield Trl
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-4614
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
89 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
11%
56%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
84 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
3%
23%
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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