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Best Cooper County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Cooper County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cooper County, MO include Zion Lutheran School and St. Joseph Elementary School.
100% of private schools in Cooper County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Cooper County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Cooper County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
343 Students
119,754 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
7,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
267 Students
73,118 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
27,342 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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