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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Top 7 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MO)
New Heights Christian Academy Top 22 · Most AP Courses (MO)

Jasper County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,410 students in Jasper County, MO (there are 51 public schools, serving 22,160 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
86% of private schools in Jasper County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jasper County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Mcauley Catholic High School
Mcauley Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
Catholic
930 S Pearl Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
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New Heights Christian Academy Photo
New Heights Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 594 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
(2)
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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Photo
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
(1)
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Map of Martin Luther School
Martin Luther School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2616 Connecticut Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
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Map of St. Anns School
St. Anns School
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
1156 Grand Ave
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
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Map of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
Catholic
3025 S Central City Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
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Map of St. Peters Middle School
St. Peters Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students
Catholic
802 Byers Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,410 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
148 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,495
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
20 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,081 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
76%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
219 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jasper County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Jasper County, MO include New Heights Christian Academy, Mcauley Catholic High School, and Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School.
How many private schools are located in Jasper County?
7 private schools are located in Jasper County.
How diverse are private schools in Jasper County?
Jasper County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jasper County?
86% of private schools in Jasper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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