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Joplin Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,268 students in Joplin, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
80% of private elementary schools in Joplin, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Joplin Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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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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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. 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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Joplin, MO Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,268
Students
$12,650
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Joplin)
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
517 Schools
# Students
1,268 Students
99,433 Students
% Students of Color
9%
21%
0.37
0.56
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
2,686 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
4,349 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
20 Students
6,095 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,005 Students
60,118 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
178 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
198 Students
23,635 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
129 Teachers
8,279 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
14 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,650
$11,849
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
33%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Joplin, MO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Joplin, MO include New Heights Christian Academy, St. Peters Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Joplin?
5 private elementary schools are located in Joplin.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Joplin?
Joplin private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Joplin?
80% of private elementary schools in Joplin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Joplin are often viewed compared to one another?

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