For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,501 students in Ozark County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Ozark County, MO are Gainesville High School, Thornfield Elementary School and Dora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ozark County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ozark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Thornfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 County Road 855
Thornfield, MO 65762
(417) 265-3212
Thornfield, MO 65762
(417) 265-3212
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Dora High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Gainesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Bakersfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 State Hwy O
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7593
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7593
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 State Hwy O
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Lutie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Lutie Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ozark County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Ozark County, MO include Gainesville High School, Thornfield Elementary School and Dora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ozark County?
10 public schools are located in Ozark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark County?
Ozark County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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