For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 156 students in Moniteau County, MO (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,287 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Moniteau County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Moniteau County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hazel Dell School
(Mennonite)
67620 Hazel Dell Rd
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 888-7107
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 888-7107
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Prairie Union School
(Mennonite)
39294 Excelsior Dr
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6536
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6536
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Overview
This County (Moniteau County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
156 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
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
16 Students
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
130 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
81%
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
15 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
9%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Moniteau County, MO?
3 private schools are located in Moniteau County, MO.
What percentage of students in Moniteau County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Moniteau County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
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