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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)

Joplin Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,194 students in Joplin, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private preschools in Joplin, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Joplin Private Preschools (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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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

4
Private Schools
1,194
Students
$10,495
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Joplin)
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
430 Schools
# Students
1,194 Students
74,638 Students
% Students of Color
8%
19%
0.36
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
84 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,497 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
18 Students
3,837 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
961 Students
41,155 Students
% White Students
79%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
124 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
180 Students
22,335 Students
% of Others Students
15%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
117 Teachers
6,024 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,495
$9,422
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
32%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%
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 preschools in Joplin, MO?
The top ranked private preschools in Joplin, MO include Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School and New Heights Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Joplin?
4 private preschools are located in Joplin.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Joplin?
75% of private preschools in Joplin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Joplin are often viewed compared to one another?

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