Top Rankings
Savannah R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 68 students in Savannah R-III School District.
Public Preschools in Savannah R-III School District have a diversity score of 0.11, which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
757 Schools
# Students
2,390 Students
206,025 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
18,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Savannah R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
94%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,605 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,673 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,605
$15,190
Spending / Student
$8,673
$14,008
Best Savannah R-III School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
401a North 8th Street
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3123
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3123
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.
