For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 734 students in Sparta, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, MO are Sparta Middle School, Sparta Elementary School and Sparta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sparta, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 State Hwy 125 N
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Gr: K-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Sparta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
113 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sparta, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, MO include Sparta Middle School, Sparta Elementary School and Sparta High School.
How many public schools are located in Sparta?
4 public schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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