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Best Douglas County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 47 students in Douglas County, MO.
100% of private elementary schools in Douglas County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Elementary 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
99,869 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
8,259 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
$12,196

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
213 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,690 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,363 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,101 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
23 Students
60,304 Students
% White Students
49%
62%
# 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
23,471 Students
% of Others Students
38%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Douglas County, MO?
2 private elementary schools are located in Douglas County, MO.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private elementary schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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