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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Top 7 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MO)
New Heights Christian Academy Top 25 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MO)

Joplin Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 977 students in Joplin, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private high schools in Joplin, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Joplin Private High 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
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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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Joplin, MO Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
977
Students
$12,650
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Joplin)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
223 Schools
# Students
977 Students
54,311 Students
% Students of Color
7%
23%
0.23
0.54
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,838 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
2,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
3,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
874 Students
33,516 Students
% White Students
87%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
91 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
58 Students
9,183 Students
% of Others Students
6%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
114 Teachers
5,126 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
62%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,650
$14,513
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
39%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Joplin, MO?
The top ranked private high schools in Joplin, MO include Mcauley Catholic High School, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, and New Heights Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Joplin?
3 private high schools are located in Joplin.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Joplin?
67% of private high schools in Joplin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Joplin are often viewed compared to one another?

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