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Best Jasper County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,269 students in Jasper County, MO.
The top ranked private preschools in Jasper County, MO include Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School and New Heights Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
80% of private preschools in Jasper County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Jasper County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Heights Christian Academy
New Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Gr: NS-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Martin Luther School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2616 Connecticut Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
St. Anns School
Montessori School (Catholic)
1156 Grand Ave
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
931 Byers Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 825-0152
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Jasper County, MO?
The top ranked private preschools in Jasper County, MO include Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School and New Heights Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Jasper County?
5 private preschools are located in Jasper County.
How diverse are private preschools in Jasper County?
Jasper County private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jasper County?
80% of private preschools in Jasper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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