Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Joplin, MO
3401 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Joplin
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Joplin, Missouri, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 294 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 169 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
- 294
- Teachers
- 33.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 156 girls, 138 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of independent schools in Missouri (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 61% of independent schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 18 independent schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School?
About 294 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day 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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