For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 955 students in Ozark County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ozark County, MO are Thornfield Elementary School, Dora Elementary School and Gainesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ozark County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ozark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ozark County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ozark County, MO include Thornfield Elementary School, Dora Elementary School and Gainesville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ozark County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ozark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark County?
Ozark County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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