For the 2025-26 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.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Cooper County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked Cooper County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
405 Harris St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-5600
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
17291 Lone Elm Rd
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 838-6307
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 838-6307
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Immanuel Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
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
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2589
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Tuition listed
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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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