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Best Cooper County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 343 students in Cooper County, MO (there are , serving 2,406 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Cooper County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cooper County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Catholic
405 Harris St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-5600
Zion Lutheran School Photo
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
17291 Lone Elm Rd
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 838-6307
Map of Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Immanuel Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
Map of Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
502 7th St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2589

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
343 Students
119,561 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,944 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
267 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 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
72 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cooper County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Cooper County, MO include Zion Lutheran School and St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Cooper County?
4 private schools are located in Cooper County.
What percentage of students in Cooper County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Cooper County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cooper County?
100% of private schools in Cooper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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