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Jefferson City Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 976 students in Jefferson City, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private high schools in Jefferson City, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson City Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Helias Catholic High School
Helias Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students
Catholic
1305 Swifts Hwy
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
(2)
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Map of Calvary Lutheran High School
Calvary Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2525 Rt. B
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-0228
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Map of Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
216 El Mercado Plaza
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 645-5253
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Jefferson City, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kim School
Kim School
Gr: K | 26 students
Montessori School
1032 Kim School Cir
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-5467
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Jefferson City, MO Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
976
Students
-26.1% (-345 students) 10-yr
$5,625
Avg. Tuition
-26.5% (-$2,025) 2-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jefferson City)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
223 Schools
# Students
976 Students
54,304 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025325250253
2024321252245
2023310236247
2022322243257
2021322236249
2020322230235
2019314217242
2018314216238
2017367218246
2016367216241
2015330204220
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% Students of Color
4%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20254%22%32%
20244%23%31%
20233%22%31%
20224%20%30%
20214%20%30%
20204%20%29%
201918%21%29%
201818%20%28%
20174%20%30%
20164%19%30%
20153%18%30%
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0.11
0.54

Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.110.540.61
20240.110.540.60
20230.080.520.60
20220.070.490.58
20210.070.490.57
20200.070.490.57
20190.440.480.56
20180.440.470.55
20170.260.410.54
20160.260.400.54
20150.100.400.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20191%1%1%
20181%1%1%
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# Asian Students
10 Students
1,838 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%6%
20192%3%5%
20182%3%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
2,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20233%3%8%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%8%
20202%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
3,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%7%8%
20242%8%8%
20231%8%8%
20222%7%8%
20212%8%8%
20202%8%8%
201914%9%8%
201814%9%8%
20171%7%8%
20161%7%8%
20151%8%9%
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# White Students
939 Students
33,516 Students
% White Students
94%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202594%65%59%
202494%65%60%
202396%67%60%
202296%69%62%
202196%70%63%
202096%70%64%
201973%71%64%
201873%71%65%
201785%76%66%
201685%76%66%
201595%77%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
91 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
17 Students
9,141 Students
% of Others Students
2%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%18%17%
20242%17%15%
20199%13%14%
20189%13%13%
201712%12%14%
201612%12%13%
20152%10%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
5,132 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202512:111:110:1
202413:111:110:1
202313:111:110:1
202214:111:110:1
202114:111:110:1
202014:111:110:1
201912:110:110:1
201812:110:110:1
201712:111:110:1
201612:111:110:1
201515:111:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025171514
2024171414
2023171514
2022171514
2021171414
2020171414
2019171414
2018171414
2017171414
2016171514
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,625
$15,122

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearJefferson City, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$5,625$15,027$17,997
2024$7,825$13,643$17,011
2023$7,650$12,314$16,191
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Jefferson City, MO?
The top ranked private high schools in Jefferson City, MO is Helias Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Jefferson City?
3 private high schools are located in Jefferson City.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson City?
67% of private high schools in Jefferson City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private high schools in Jefferson City are often viewed compared to one another?

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