For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 216 students in Dallas County, MO (there are , serving 2,433 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Dallas County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
草榴社区 Schools in Dallas County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prairie Grove School
(Amish)
12 Winding Creek Dr
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-8402
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-8402
Gr: 2-9 | 216 students
Dallas County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This County (Dallas County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
216 Students
119,577 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
216 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
100%
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
n/a
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dallas County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Dallas County, MO.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dallas County?
100% of private schools in Dallas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
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