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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 304 students in Lawrence County, MO (there are , serving 5,799 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Lawrence County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
218 North Main Street
Freistatt, MO 65654
(417) 235-5931
Map of Aurora Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Baptist
17818 Lawrence 2200
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-7515
Map of Round Grove Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
877 Highway UU
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-2324
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Map of St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Catholic
202 Front St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2824

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
304 Students
119,561 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,944 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,433
$11,335
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,896
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
254 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
83%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
39 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
13%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lawrence County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Lawrence County, MO is Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Lawrence County?
4 private schools are located in Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lawrence County?
100% of private schools in Lawrence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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