For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 48 students in Latham, MO (there are 1 public school, serving 38 public students). 56% of all K-12 students in Latham, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Latham, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
Private Schools in Latham, MO (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 Town (Latham)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
48 Students
119,656 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
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
53 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
100%
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
n/a
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Latham, MO?
2 private schools are located in Latham, MO.
What percentage of students in Latham go to private school?
56% of all K-12 students in Latham are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Latham?
100% of private schools in Latham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
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