Private schools in Newton County, MO
5 schools across Neosho, Racine. About 152 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho Christian School | PreK-12 | 72 |
| Ozark Christian Academy | Not in the federal survey | |
| Racine Christian Academy | PreK-11 | 39 |
| Trinity Learning Center | PreK-12 | 41 |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy | Not in the federal survey | |
Newton County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Neosho (4)
- Among Missouri counties
- 19th most private schools of 82; 1% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 41 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Racine Christian Academy, 39 students; Neosho Christian School, 72 students
- Students per teacher
- 7.8 typical, 5.5 to 7.9 across 3 schools
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Christian, not Catholic2
- Other faiths1
- Not in federal survey2
- Pre-K (and up)3
- Elementary (K to 5)3
- Middle (6 to 8)3
- High school (9 to 12)3
- K to 12, one school2
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 Newton County
Neighboring counties
- Jasper County (7)
- Barry County (2)
- Lawrence County (4)
- Dade County (1)
- Stone County (1)
- Christian County (2)
- Greene County (24)
- Taney County (7)
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