Best Linn County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 72 students in Linn County, MO (there are 12 public schools, serving 2,075 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Linn County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Linn County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Private Schools in Linn County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Locust Creek School
(Mennonite)
24553 Elm Dr
Laclede, MO 64651
(660) 895-5331
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Mc Cartan Memorial School
(Catholic)
327 S Kansas Ave
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-3580
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 9 students

Overview

This County (Linn County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
72 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
52 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
18 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Linn County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Linn County, MO.
What percentage of students in Linn County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Linn County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Linn County?
100% of private schools in Linn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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