For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 48 students in Latham, MO (there are 1 public school, serving 36 public students). 57% 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
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
119,978 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
9,951 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
3,151 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,609 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
53 Students
73,265 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
27,401 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?
57% 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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