For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,515 students in Camden County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, MO are Osage Beach Elementary School, Oak Ridge Intermediate and Osage Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osage Beach Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1241 Nichols Road
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Grades: K-4
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Grades: 5-6
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Osage Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
626 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0004
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0004
Grades: 3-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Grades: 3-4
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Hurricane Deck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
59 American Legion Drive
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-5369
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-5369
Grades: K-4
| 155 students
Rank: #77.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
635 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #88.
Macks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Grades: PK-2
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 School Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-5341
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-5341
Grades: K-2
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rte 1 Box 158
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, MO include Osage Beach Elementary School, Oak Ridge Intermediate and Osage Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Camden County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Camden County include: Osage Beach Elementary School vs. Dogwood Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School vs. Osage Beach Elementary School, Macks Creek Elementary School vs. Oak Ridge Intermediate
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