#1 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
St. Stanislaus School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
A-Overall grade145 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
Private schools in Cole County, MO with the highest overall grades. Top 11 of 11 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
Immaculate Conception School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jefferson City since at least 2011
Jefferson City, MO
A-Overall grade281 students11 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
St. Martin Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jefferson City since at least 2011
Jefferson City, MO
B+Overall grade165 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
St. Thomas the Apostle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Saint Thomas since at least 2011
Saint Thomas, MO
B+Overall grade70 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
St. Peter Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 5 Catholic schools in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
B+Overall grade435 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
River Oak Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
BOverall grade151 students11 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
Immanuel Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jefferson City since at least 2011
Jefferson City, MO
BOverall grade77 students13 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
Calvary Lutheran High School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
BOverall grade98 students11 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
Trinity Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
B-Overall grade280 students12 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
Helias Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
B-Overall grade680 students19 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Cole County, MO
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of 5 Christian schools in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
B-Overall grade140 students19 students per teacher
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