For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,964 students in Ozark, MO. Ozark has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in Ozark, MO are West Elementary School, North Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ozark have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ozark, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3105 W State Hwy Cc
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5907
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5907
Grades: K-4
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3608 N Hwy Nn
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5904
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5904
Grades: K-4
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2449 E Hartley
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5906
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5906
Grades: K-4
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Ozark High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 W Bluff Dr
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5901
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,795 students
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 W South St
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5905
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5905
Grades: K-4
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Ozark Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1109 W Jackson
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-4701
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-4701
Grades: 7-8
| 981 students
Rank: #77.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 N Hwy Nn
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5903
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5903
Grades: 5-6
| 898 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 N 4th Avenue
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5992
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5992
Grades: PK-K
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ozark, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Ozark, MO include West Elementary School, North Elementary School and East Elementary School. Ozark has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in Ozark?
8 public schools are located in Ozark.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark?
Ozark public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ozark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ozark include: West Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. West Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
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