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Best Douglas County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mt. Zion Bible School
(Christian)
(1)
Rr 1 Box 48
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-4600
Grades: 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
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students

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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