Prairie Union School in Latham, MO serves 22 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a Mennonite orientation and other religious affiliation, offering regular elementary and secondary programs.
With 2 teachers, Prairie Union School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1.
Prairie Union School is located near Hazel Dell School and St.
Andrew School, providing parents with multiple private school options within 12 miles.
The school's small enrollment size supports personalized instruction across primary and middle school grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Prairie Union School?
The application deadline for Prairie Union School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Union School is Calo (Change Academy At Lake Of The Ozarks) (21.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hazel Dell School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Eldon Montessori Children's House (12.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Hazel Dell School
(Mennonite)
67620 Hazel Dell Rd
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 888-7107
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 888-7107
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
118 E Cooper St
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2232
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2232
11 miles
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Eldon Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
1110 Jones Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-3409
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-3409
12.9 miles
Gr: K | 2 students
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Montessori School
7267 Highway N
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4440
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4440
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
407 E 3rd St
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2690
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2690
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
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