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#34 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 8% of private schools

Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School

Elementary School

800 UNIVERSITY DR, Maryville, MO 64468

Private

Enrollment

110

Student-Teacher

5.1:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#34 of 399

In Maryville

#1 of 3

public schools

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Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School

8.0/10

Elementary School in Maryville · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School

Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School is a private elementary school in Maryville, MO. Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School serves approximately 110 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.6 pts above MO schools
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 110 students, Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5.1:1 students to teachers, Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School compares to the 4 public schools in Maryville, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
This School
vs
12.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
110
This School
vs
347
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.7% vs 0%
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School Maryville Public Avg

All Schools in Maryville

School Rating
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School (this school) 8.0
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 7.7
EUGENE FIELD ELEM. 5.2
MARYVILLE HIGH 5.1
MARYVILLE MIDDLE 7.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,250.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 14%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 110
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.7%
Two or More 7.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

800 UNIVERSITY DR, Maryville, MO 64468

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JEFFERSON ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 12.1 miles away, in nearby Conception Jct), which scores slightly higher. Another option is EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, NODAWAY-HOLT ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 14.4 miles away, in nearby Maitland), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Maryville, see our Maryville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 21.6 mi
School Distance Rating
HORACE MANN LABORATORY SCHOOL Maryville 0.1 mi 6.7
EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Maryville 0.8 mi 5.2
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Maryville 0.8 mi 7.7
ST GREGORY BARBARIGO SCHOOL Maryville 1.1 mi 5.3
MARYVILLE HIGH Maryville 1.5 mi 5.1
MARYVILLE MIDDLE Maryville 1.8 mi 7.6
NORTH NODAWAY ELEM. Pickering 7.2 mi 7.1
SOUTH NODAWAY ELEM. Barnard 12.4 mi 6.5
SOUTH NODAWAY HIGH Barnard 12.4 mi 7.9
WEST NODAWAY R-I ELEM. Burlington Jct 10.9 mi 6.5
WEST NODAWAY HIGH Burlington Jct 10.9 mi 8.2
NORTH NODAWAY JR.-SR. HIGH Hopkins 14.3 mi 6.8
Northeast Nodaway Elementary Ravenwood 11.2 mi 6.4
NORTHEAST NODAWAY HIGH Ravenwood 11.2 mi 6.1
JEFFERSON ELEM. Conception Jct 12.1 mi 8.5
JEFFERSON HIGH Conception Jct 12.1 mi 7.5
Nodaway-Holt MS/HS Graham 13.4 mi 5.7
NODAWAY-HOLT ELEM. Maitland 14.4 mi 7.6
NORTH ANDREW MIDDLE Rosendale 21.6 mi 5.8
NORTH ANDREW ELEM. Rosendale 21.6 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64468 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,757

Median Home Value

$200,300

Median Rent

$772/mo

Population

14,315

College Educated

30.7%

Homeownership

52.8%

Avg Commute

11.6 min

Poverty Rate

21.1%

Median Age

29

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BEVIER ELEM. Bevier, MO 8.0
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ORAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oran, MO 8.0
STRAIN-JAPAN ELEM. Sullivan, MO 8.0
ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis, MO 8.1
EMINENCE ELEM. Eminence, MO 7.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School

What grades does Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School serve?

Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School?

Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School rank in MO?

Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School ranks #34 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School a private school?

Yes, Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School a religious school?

No, Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
54 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
110
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.4 hours
Days Per Year
169 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Nodaway County

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