For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 93 students in Dade County, MO (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,049 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Dade County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Dade County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Dade County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
212 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4530
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4530
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Overview
This County (Dade County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
93 Students
119,656 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
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
n/a
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
74 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
80%
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
19 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
20%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dade County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Dade County, MO.
What percentage of students in Dade County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Dade County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dade County?
100% of private schools in Dade County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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