Walnut Creek School

Walnut Creek School in Jamesport, MO, provides co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 28 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by two full–time teachers.
Walnut Creek School follows an Amish orientation and is affiliated with other religious traditions.
Walnut Creek School is among several private schools in Jamesport offering grades 1–8, with enrollment sizes ranging from 18 to 36 students and lower student–teacher ratios nearby.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Walnut Creek School?
The application deadline for Walnut Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,265 for elementary schools and $14,994 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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