Private schools in Jasper County, MO
7 schools across Carthage, Joplin. About 1,171 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anns School | PreK-6 | 46 |
| College Heights Christian School | PreK-12 | 571 |
| Martin Luther School | PreK-7 | 52 |
| McAuley Catholic High School | 9-12 | 56 |
| St. Marys Catholic Elementary School | PreK-5 | 99 |
| St. Peters Middle School | 6-8 | 53 |
| Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School | PreK-12 | 294 |
Jasper County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Joplin (6)
- Among Missouri counties
- 12th most private schools of 82; 1% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 56 students (7 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- St. Anns School, 46 students; College Heights Christian School, 571 students
- Students per teacher
- 6.6 typical, 3.7 to 12 across 7 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 5, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 95% of graduates at the typical high school (3 reporting)
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Catholic4
- Christian, not Catholic2
- Nonsectarian1
- Pre-K (and up)5
- Elementary (K to 5)5
- Middle (6 to 8)5
- High school (9 to 12)3
- K to 12, one school2
- Under 501
- 50 to 1494
- 150 to 2991
- 300 to 5991
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.
Cities in and around Jasper County
Neighboring counties
- Newton County (5)
- Lawrence County (4)
- Barry County (2)
- Dade County (1)
- Cedar County (1)
- Greene County (24)
- Stone County (1)
- Polk County (1)
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