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Best Cooper County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 284 students in Cooper County, MO.
100% of private elementary schools in Cooper County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cooper County Private Elementary 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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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 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
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearCooper County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
284 Students
99,434 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202595195199
202495192192
202390186193
202290196205
202190193201
202093183188
201992182193
201892181190
201789185199
201689183196
201589173183
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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%33%
20242%20%32%
20232%19%32%
20223%18%32%
20213%18%31%
20203%18%31%
20192%18%31%
20182%17%30%
20174%22%31%
20164%21%31%
20154%20%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
8,249 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202013:113:111:1
201913:113:111:1
201813:113:111:1
201714:112:111:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025121516
2024121515
2023121515
2022121515
2021121515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20250.150.560.64
20240.150.560.64
20230.160.540.63
20220.120.520.62
20210.120.520.62
20200.160.520.62
20190.180.500.61
20180.180.500.60
20170.200.460.59
20160.200.460.59
20150.200.450.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,686 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20221%4%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,349 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
6,095 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20252%6%8%
20242%6%8%
20172%7%7%
20162%7%8%
20152%6%8%
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# White Students
262 Students
60,118 Students
% White Students
92%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202592%62%55%
202492%62%55%
202392%64%55%
202294%66%57%
202194%66%57%
202092%66%58%
201990%68%59%
201890%68%59%
201789%72%61%
201689%72%61%
201589%72%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
178 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
18 Students
23,607 Students
% of Others Students
6%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCooper County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20256%24%22%
20246%24%22%
20237%23%22%
20224%21%22%
20214%21%20%
20206%21%19%
20199%19%20%
20189%19%20%
20179%17%19%
20169%17%18%
20159%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Cooper County, MO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cooper County, MO include Zion Lutheran School and St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Cooper County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Cooper County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Cooper County?
100% of private elementary schools in Cooper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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