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Cole County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,048 students in Cole County, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private high schools in Cole County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cole County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Helias Catholic High School
Helias Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students
Catholic
1305 Swifts Hwy
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
(2)
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Map of Calvary Lutheran High School
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
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Map of Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
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
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Cole County Private High Schools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
1,048 Students
54,315 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
92 Teachers
5,120 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
61%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,625
$14,257
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.54
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,838 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
2,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
18 Students
3,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
939 Students
33,516 Students
% White Students
89%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
91 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
79 Students
9,183 Students
% of Others Students
7%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Cole County, MO?
The top ranked private high schools in Cole County, MO is Helias Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Cole County?
3 private high schools are located in Cole County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cole County?
67% of private high schools in Cole County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private high schools in Cole County are often viewed compared to one another?

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