For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 105 students in Alma, MO (there are 1 public school, serving 154 public students). 41% of all K-12 students in Alma, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Alma, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Alma, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Waverly Ave
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2444
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2444
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Overview
This Town (Alma)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
105 Students
119,637 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
78 Students
73,080 Students
% White Students
74%
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
25 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Alma, MO?
1 private schools are located in Alma, MO.
What percentage of students in Alma go to private school?
41% of all K-12 students in Alma are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alma?
100% of private schools in Alma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Recent Articles
Private School Closures and Consolidations: Warning Signs to Watch
Learn the financial, enrollment, and leadership warning signs that may indicate a private school is at risk of closure or consolidation, and how families can prepare.
AI Tutoring in Private Schools: Innovation or Risk?
Discover how AI tutoring is changing private education, the benefits and risks for students, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
What New Cell Phone Laws Mean for Private School Families
Learn how new cell phone laws are affecting private schools, what parents should expect, and how to evaluate school technology policies in 2026.