For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 20 students in Mercer County, MO (there are , serving 487 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, MO 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).
草榴社区 Schools in Mercer County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rolling Meadow Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
24986 Us Hwy 65
Princeton, MO 64673
Princeton, MO 64673
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Overview
This County (Mercer County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
20 Students
119,577 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
40%
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
6 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
30%
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
6 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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