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Mercer County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 20 students in Mercer County, MO (there are 4 public schools, serving 487 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Mercer County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Mercer County (2026-27)

Map of Poverty Ridge Amish School
Poverty Ridge Amish School
Gr: 2-7 | 12 students
All-girls (Amish)
Rr 1 Box 160d
Mercer, MO 64661
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Map of Rolling Meadow Amish School
Rolling Meadow Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Alternative School (Amish)
24986 Us Hwy 65
Princeton, MO 64673
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
20 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
40%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
6 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
30%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
6 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mercer County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Mercer County, MO.
What percentage of students in Mercer County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Mercer County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mercer County?
100% of private schools in Mercer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

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