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Best Cooper County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 343 students in Cooper County, MO (there are 17 public schools, serving 2,406 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Cooper County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Cooper County Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Catholic
405 Harris St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-5600
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
17291 Lone Elm Rd
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 838-6307
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Immanuel Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
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Map of Ss Peter & Paul School
Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
502 7th St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2589
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCooper County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
343 Students
119,577 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202586194179
202486190172
202383185174
202283196185
202182192180
202084183171
201988184175
201888183172
201789190180
201689188178
201589180167
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% Average Students of Color
2%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20252%20%34%
20242%21%34%
20232%20%33%
20223%18%33%
20213%18%32%
20203%19%32%
20192%18%31%
20182%18%31%
20174%21%32%
20164%21%32%
20154%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201816:113:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025121615
2024121515
2023121515
2022121515
2021121515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20250.350.550.65
20240.350.560.65
20230.370.540.65
20220.350.520.64
20210.350.520.64
20200.360.520.64
20190.410.500.63
20180.410.500.63
20170.200.460.61
20160.200.460.61
20150.200.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20231%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20251%6%7%
20241%7%7%
20172%7%7%
20162%7%7%
20152%7%8%
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# White Students
267 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
78%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202578%62%52%
202478%62%52%
202377%64%52%
202279%66%54%
202179%66%54%
202077%66%54%
201972%68%56%
201872%68%56%
201789%71%58%
201689%71%58%
201589%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
72 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202521%23%26%
202421%23%26%
202322%23%25%
202219%21%25%
202119%21%25%
202021%21%24%
201927%19%24%
201827%19%23%
20179%18%22%
20169%17%22%
20159%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cooper County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Cooper County, MO include Zion Lutheran School and St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Cooper County?
4 private schools are located in Cooper County.
What percentage of students in Cooper County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Cooper County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cooper County?
100% of private schools in Cooper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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