McAuley Catholic High School
under 1 mi Grades 9-12 56 students 3.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Private schools in Joplin, MO
6 schools within 12 miles. MOScholars pays a scholarship set each year by the State Treasurer.
Schools near Joplin
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
St. Peters Middle School
under 1 mi Grades 6-8 53 students 4 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Martin Luther School
1 mi Grades PreK-7 52 students 4.7 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Grades PreK-12 294 students 8.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-12 571 students 12 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-5 99 students 10.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Missouri pays, and what that leaves you
MOScholars Tax-credit scholarship
A scholarship set each year by the State Treasurer We could not verify the 2026-27 per-student figure and will not guess it.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees MOScholars pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
We could not confirm this year’s MOScholars amount, so type in the figure from your award letter. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Joplin) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Joplin?
We count 6 within 12 miles of downtown Joplin. Together they enrolled about 1,125 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is College Heights Christian School with 571 students.
Which Joplin private schools take MOScholars?
Missouri keeps no statewide list of participating schools, each school partners with an assistance organization. Ask the school which one it works with.
Will MOScholars cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. MOScholars pays a scholarship set each year by the State Treasurer, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.