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College Heights Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Joplin, MO

4311 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Joplin, Missouri, College Heights Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 571 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 12% since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 76% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
571
Teachers
47.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 273 girls, 298 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 76% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Christian schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 69 Christian schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    511’11–12541’13–14498’19–20526’21–22571’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded2
    Pre-K43
    K40
    141
    243
    349
    449
    546
    644
    750
    829
    943
    1053
    1150
    1232

    Student body

    White91%
    Two or more races4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Asian1%
    Black1%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask College Heights Christian School whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about College Heights Christian School

    What grades does College Heights Christian School serve?

    College Heights Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend College Heights Christian School?

    About 571 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at College Heights Christian School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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