For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,549 students in Richmond, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, MO are Richmond High School, Sunrise Elementary School and Richmond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richmond, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 E South
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Matt Waller Dr
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Grades: 2-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Wellington St
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Grades: PK-1
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richmond, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, MO include Richmond High School, Sunrise Elementary School and Richmond Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond?
4 public schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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