For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 36 students in Latham, MO (there are , serving 48 private students). 43% of all K-12 students in Latham, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Latham, MO is Latham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latham, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Latham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latham Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 School St
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Latham, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Latham, MO include Latham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Latham?
1 public schools are located in Latham.
What percentage of students in Latham go to public school?
43% of all K-12 students in Latham are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Latham?
Latham public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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