Teen Harvest Photo - Boys and Staff

Best Douglas County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 47 students in Douglas County, MO (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,470 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Douglas County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Zion Bible School
(Christian)
(1)
Rr 1 Box 48
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-4600
Gr: PK-10 | 37 students
Teen Harvest
Teen Harvest Photo - Boys and Staff
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
Co Rd 402
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-1080
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Douglas County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
47 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
7 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$12,879

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
284 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,605 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
23 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
49%
62%
# 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
18 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
38%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Douglas County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Douglas County, MO.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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