Private schools in Lafayette County, MO
5 schools across Alma, Concordia, Higginsville. About 518 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 95 |
| St. Paul Lutheran High School | 9-12 | 165 |
| St. Paul's Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 148 |
| Immanuel Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 81 |
| Montessori Schoolhouse | PreK-8 | 29 |
Lafayette County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Concordia (2) and Higginsville (2)
- Among Missouri counties
- 19th most private schools of 82; 1% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 95 students (5 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Montessori Schoolhouse, 29 students; St. Paul Lutheran High School, 165 students
- Students per teacher
- 9.8 typical, 4.9 to 11.8 across 5 schools
- Programs
- 1 Montessori
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Christian, not Catholic4
- Nonsectarian1
- Pre-K (and up)4
- Elementary (K to 5)4
- Middle (6 to 8)4
- High school (9 to 12)1
- Under 501
- 50 to 1493
- 150 to 2991
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: MOScholars, official page, read October 7, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- Johnson County (1)
- Saline County (1)
- Pettis County (7)
- Howard County (1)
- Cooper County (3)
- Cass County (6)
- Jackson County (42)
- Clay County (12)
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