For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 168 students in Jamesport, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Jamesport, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jamesport, MO are Tri-county Elementary School and Tri-county High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamesport, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jamesport have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jamesport, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Gr: 5-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jamesport, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Jamesport, MO include Tri-county Elementary School and Tri-county High School.
How many public schools are located in Jamesport?
2 public schools are located in Jamesport.
What percentage of students in Jamesport go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Jamesport are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jamesport?
Jamesport public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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