For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 12 students in Mercer, MO (there are 2 public schools, serving 142 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Mercer, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Mercer, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
Private Schools in Mercer, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This Town (Mercer)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
12 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
284 Students
% American Indian Students
67%
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
n/a
73,094 Students
% White Students
n/a
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
4 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
33%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mercer, MO?
1 private schools are located in Mercer, MO.
What percentage of students in Mercer go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Mercer are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mercer?
100% of private schools in Mercer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
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