Joplin Area Catholic Schools

Primary and Secondary EducationMissouri, United States11-50 Employees

Joplin Area Catholic Schools is a diocesan-affiliated education system operating three schools in Joplin, Missouri, offering primary and secondary education with a Catholic framework. Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of Mercy, the system aims to educate students across elementary, middle, and high school levels, integrating Christian values with academic and personal development. The organization serves families seeking integrated schooling that attends to the intellectual, spiritual, and social aspects of a child, including programs for early childhood and middle/high school education. In recent years, the system has pursued leadership changes and community partnerships, including appointing a new principal for St. Peter’s Catholic Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School for the 2026-2027 year and collaborating with Will’s Place to support student mental health. Based in Joplin, Missouri, the schools position themselves within the primary and secondary education sector, emphasizing a Catholic tradition as the core framework of their educational approach.

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