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Cooper County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cooper County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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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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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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
343 Students
119,606 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,948 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
267 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
72 Students
27,547 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
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 Ss Peter & Paul School, 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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