For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,466 students in 65020, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 65020, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 65020, MO are Camdenton High School, Oak Ridge Intermediate and Hawthorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65020 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65020, MO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65020, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camdenton High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Grades: 5-6
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Grades: 3-4
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Camdenton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Grades: 7-8
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Grades: PK-2
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Career Technical Center
Vocational School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 65020, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65020, MO include Camdenton High School, Oak Ridge Intermediate and Hawthorn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 65020?
7 public schools are located in 65020.
What percentage of students in 65020 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 65020 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65020?
65020 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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