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Linn County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 72 students in Linn County, MO (there are 12 public schools, serving 2,075 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Linn County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Linn County (2026-27)

Map of Locust Creek School
Locust Creek School
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Mennonite
24553 Elm Dr
Laclede, MO 64651
(660) 895-5331
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Map of Mc Cartan Memorial School
Mc Cartan Memorial School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Catholic
327 S Kansas Ave
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-3580
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
72 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
9 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
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
2 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
52 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
18 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Linn County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Linn County, MO.
What percentage of students in Linn County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Linn County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Linn County?
100% of private schools in Linn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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