Dallas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 216 students in Dallas County, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,433 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Dallas County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dallas County (2026-27)

Map of Prairie Grove School
Gr: 2-9 | 216 students
Amish
12 Winding Creek Dr
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-8402
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Dallas County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Meadowlark Hill
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Mennonite
784 State Road T
Tunas, MO 65764

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
216 Students
119,656 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
216 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
100%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
0%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dallas County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Dallas County, MO.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dallas County?
100% of private schools in Dallas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

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