School Of The Osage School District

1501 School Rd
Lake Ozark, MO 65049-9761
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

School Of The Osage 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 are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,276 students in School Of The Osage School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in School Of The Osage School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,744 Schools
# Students
2,055 Students
575,106 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
46,817 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

School Of The Osage 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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#173 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
40%
46%
43%
45%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
86%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,945 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,798 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,945
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,798
$13,908

Best School Of The Osage School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osage Upper Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
626 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0004
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 School Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-5341
Gr: K-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,055 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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