For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in Oak Ridge, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Ridge, MO are Oak Ridge High School and Oak Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Ridge, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Oak Ridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oak Ridge, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3630
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3232
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oak Ridge, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Ridge, MO include Oak Ridge High School and Oak Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oak Ridge?
2 public schools are located in Oak Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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