For the 2026 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 in Linn County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Linn County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mc Cartan Memorial School
(Catholic)
327 S Kansas Ave
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-3580
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-3580
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Overview
This County (Linn County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
72 Students
119,978 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,951 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
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
2 Students
5,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,609 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
52 Students
73,265 Students
% White Students
72%
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
18 Students
27,401 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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%).
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