For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 314 students in Glasgow, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 100 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Glasgow, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Glasgow, MO are Glasgow High School and Glasgow Elementary.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glasgow, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Glasgow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Glasgow, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Glasgow Elementary.
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glasgow, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Glasgow, MO include Glasgow High School and Glasgow Elementary..
How many public schools are located in Glasgow?
2 public schools are located in Glasgow.
What percentage of students in Glasgow go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Glasgow are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glasgow?
Glasgow public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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