#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Joplin, MO
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 69% of students
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade294 students9 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in Joplin, MO
Private schools in Joplin, MO with the most varied mix of students. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Joplin, MO
McAuley Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 79% of students
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade56 students4 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Joplin, MO
St. Peters Middle School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
Largest group: 79% of students
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade53 students4 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Joplin, MO
Martin Luther School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–7
Largest group: 81% of students
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade52 students5 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Joplin, MO
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 85% of students
Joplin, MO
AOverall grade99 students11 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Joplin, MO
College Heights Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 91% of students
Joplin, MO
B-Overall grade571 students12 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.