#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Joplin, MO
McAuley Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
3.7 students per teacher
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade56 students4 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Joplin, MO
Private schools in Joplin, MO with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Joplin, MO
St. Peters Middle School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
4 students per teacher
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade53 students4 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Joplin, MO
Martin Luther School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–7
4.7 students per teacher
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade52 students5 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Joplin, MO
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.8 students per teacher
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade294 students9 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Joplin, MO
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
10.6 students per teacher
Joplin, MO
AOverall grade99 students11 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Joplin, MO
College Heights Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
12 students per teacher
Joplin, MO
B-Overall grade571 students12 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.