Cole County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 3,705 students in Cole County, MO (there are 29 public schools, serving 10,518 public students). 26% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
88% of private schools in Cole County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 3,705
  • Average Tuition: $6,171
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Cole County, MO School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 3,705
  • Average Tuition: $6,171
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Cole County, MO School Trends

Top Ranked Cole County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Helias Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students
Catholic
1305 Swifts Hwy
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
(2)
Immaculate Conception School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1208 E Mccarty St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
(2)
Map of Immanuel Lutheran Church And School
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8231 Tanner Bridge Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 496-3766
Map of Our Lady Of The Snows School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Catholic
276 Highway H
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-3574
Map of St. Joseph Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2303 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-5024
Map of St. Martin Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
7206 Saint Martins Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 893-3519
(1)
Map of St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Catholic
314 W High St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-8922
Map of St. Stanislaus School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Catholic
6410 Route W
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(417) 636-7802
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
812 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 636-7807
(1)
Map of Calvary Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2525 Rt. B
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-0228
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Other Lutheran
8231 Tanner Bridge Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(657) 349-6376
Map of Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
216 El Mercado Plaza
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 645-5253
Map of Moreau Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 47 students
900 Moreau Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 893-7227
(1)
River Oak Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Sports: 2
3308 W Edgewood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 634-3983
Map of St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
7307 Route M
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 395-4612
Map of St. Thomas The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
14830 Route B
Saint Thomas, MO 65076
(573) 477-3322
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cole County, Missouri

Cole County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kim School
Gr: K | 26 students
Montessori School
1032 Kim School Cir
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-5467

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
16 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
3,705 Students
119,656 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
5%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
295 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,171
$11,372
Average Summer Program Cost
$185
$728
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$12.88 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.55

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
2 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
50 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
45 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
2,922 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
79%
62%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
668 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
18%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cole County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Cole County, MO include Immanuel Lutheran Church And School, Our Lady Of The Snows School, and Immaculate Conception School.
How many private schools are located in Cole County?
16 private schools are located in Cole County.
How diverse are private schools in Cole County?
Cole County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Cole County go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Cole County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cole County?
88% of private schools in Cole County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Cole County are often viewed compared to one another?

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