For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,533 students in Osage County, MO (there are 6 private schools, serving 613 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Osage County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Osage County, MO are Linn High School, Fatima Elementary School and Fatima High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Osage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linn High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 Wildcat Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4216
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4216
Gr: 6-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fatima Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 E Main
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2395
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2395
Gr: K-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Fatima High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 E Main
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2550
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2550
Gr: 7-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Wildcat Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4226
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Chamois High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5393
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5393
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1927 Hwy. 63
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Gr: PK | 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Osage County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Osage County, MO include Linn High School, Fatima Elementary School and Fatima High School.
How many public schools are located in Osage County?
7 public schools are located in Osage County.
What percentage of students in Osage County go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Osage County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County 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).
Which public schools in Osage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Osage County include: Linn High School vs. Chamois High School, Chamois High School vs. Linn High School, Chamois High School vs. Fatima High School
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