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Best Camden County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 325 students in Camden County, MO (there are 18 public schools, serving 6,405 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private schools in Camden County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Camden County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lake West Christian Academy
Lake West Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
Christian
17178 N State Highway 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
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Map of Calo (Change Academy At Lake Of The Ozarks)
Calo (Change Academy At Lake Of The Ozarks)
Gr: 3-12 | 125 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
130 Calo Ln
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-2221
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Map of The King's Academy
The King's Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1700 Bagnell Dam Blvd
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 693-9245
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Camden County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Camden Christian School
Camden Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Baptist
Po Box 20
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-2804
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCamden County Total Schools
20253
20244
20234
20224
20215
20205
20194
20184
20172
20162
20154
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# Students
325 Students
119,555 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025108194179
202498190172
202392185174
202294196185
202189192180
202089183171
201974184175
201874183172
201766190180
201666188178
201545180167
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% Average Students of Color
19%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202519%20%34%
202417%21%34%
202318%20%33%
202218%18%33%
202116%18%32%
202016%19%32%
201919%18%31%
201819%18%31%
20177%21%32%
20167%21%32%
20157%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:113:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,905

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025$25,000$13,089$15,012
2024$1,800$11,380$13,254
2023$1,800$10,498$12,626
2021$1,800$10,172$11,800
2020$1,800$10,089$11,512
2019$1,800$9,711$11,293
2018$1,800$9,659$11,017
2017$1,800$9,528$10,708
2016$1,800$8,608$10,356
2015$1,800$9,126$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
25%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$24.88 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20250.600.550.65
20240.570.560.65
20230.580.540.65
20220.570.520.64
20210.540.520.64
20200.540.520.64
20190.600.500.63
20180.600.500.63
20170.290.460.61
20160.290.460.61
20150.400.450.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20257%4%5%
20246%4%5%
20236%3%5%
20228%4%4%
20217%3%4%
20207%3%4%
20198%3%4%
20188%3%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20194%3%8%
20184%3%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20253%6%7%
20243%7%7%
20233%7%8%
20223%6%7%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%8%
20194%7%7%
20184%7%7%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
135 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
52%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202552%62%52%
202458%62%52%
202356%64%52%
202258%66%54%
202163%66%54%
202063%66%54%
201958%68%56%
201858%68%56%
201784%71%58%
201684%71%58%
201575%72%58%
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# 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
95 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCamden County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202536%23%26%
202431%23%26%
202333%23%25%
202229%21%25%
202126%21%25%
202026%21%24%
201926%19%24%
201826%19%23%
201710%18%22%
201610%17%22%
201521%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Camden County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Camden County, MO is Lake West Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Camden County?
3 private schools are located in Camden County.
What percentage of students in Camden County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Camden County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Camden County?
67% of private schools in Camden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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