For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 32 students in Platte City, MO (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,249 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Platte City, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Platte City, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caring Hands Montessori North
Montessori School
601 4th St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 431-6176
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 431-6176
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Overview
This Town (Platte City)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
32 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,605 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
8 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
25%
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
23 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
72%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Platte City, MO?
1 private schools are located in Platte City, MO.
What percentage of students in Platte City go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Platte City are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
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