For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 29 students in Morgan County, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,195 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Morgan County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Morgan County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
407 E 3rd St
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2690
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2690
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Morgan County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dogwood Grove School (Closed 2025)
(Mennonite)
65498 Coal Banks Rd
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 539-2555
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 539-2555
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Overview
This County (Morgan County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
29 Students
119,656 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
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
25 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
86%
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
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Morgan County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Morgan County, MO.
What percentage of students in Morgan County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Morgan County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morgan County?
100% of private schools in Morgan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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