Private schools in Cole County, MO
13 schools across Jefferson City, Saint Thomas. About 2,522 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Lutheran High School | 9-12 | 98 |
| Helias Catholic High School | 9-12 | 680 |
| Immaculate Conception School | PreK-8 | 281 |
| Immanuel Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 77 |
| Lighthouse Preparatory Academy | K-12 | 140 |
| River Oak Christian Academy | PreK-8 | 151 |
| St. Francis Xavier School | Not in the federal survey | |
| St. Joseph Cathedral School | Not in the federal survey | |
| St. Martin Catholic School | PreK-8 | 165 |
| St. Peter Catholic School | PreK-8 | 435 |
| St. Stanislaus School | PreK-8 | 145 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 280 |
| St. Thomas the Apostle School | PreK-8 | 70 |
Cole County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Jefferson City (12)
- Among Missouri counties
- 6th most private schools of 82; 3% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 151 students (11 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- St. Thomas the Apostle School, 70 students; Helias Catholic High School, 680 students
- Students per teacher
- 11.1 typical, 9.6 to 19.4 across 11 schools
- Association members
- 6, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 62% of graduates at the typical high school (3 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- Helias Catholic High School $5,750; Trinity Lutheran School $6,350
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Catholic6
- Christian, not Catholic5
- Not in federal survey2
- Pre-K (and up)8
- Elementary (K to 5)9
- Middle (6 to 8)9
- High school (9 to 12)3
- K to 12, one school1
- 50 to 1495
- 150 to 2994
- 300 to 5991
- 600 or more1
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: MOScholars, official page, read October 7, 2026.
- Tuition for 2 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 6, 2026.
Cities in and around Cole County
Neighboring counties
- Osage County (6)
- Miller County (2)
- Callaway County (2)
- Maries County (1)
- Moniteau County (3)
- Boone County (18)
- Camden County (1)
- Cooper County (3)
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