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Best Jasper County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,339 students in Jasper County, MO.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Jasper County, MO include Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School and New Heights Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private elementary schools in Jasper County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Jasper County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Heights Christian Academy
New Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Gr: NS-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Martin Luther School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2616 Connecticut Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
St. Anns School
Montessori School (Catholic)
1156 Grand Ave
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
3025 S Central City Rd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 623-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
St. Peters Middle School
(Catholic)
802 Byers Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students

Overview

This County (Jasper County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,339 Students
99,456 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
8,248 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,495
$12,298
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$27.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
2,686 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
4,349 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
20 Students
6,095 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,026 Students
60,118 Students
% White Students
75%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
178 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
219 Students
23,629 Students
% of Others Students
16%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 elementary schools in Jasper County, MO?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Jasper County, MO include Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School and New Heights Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Jasper County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Jasper County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Jasper County?
Jasper County private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jasper County?
83% of private elementary schools in Jasper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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