For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,458 students in Montgomery County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MO are Montgomery Co. High School, Wellsville-middletown High School and Montgomery Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Co. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
394 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Wellsville-middletown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Co. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(833) 662-6228
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(833) 662-6228
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Montgomery City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harper St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(833) 662-6228
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(833) 662-6228
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Jonesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Smith Rd
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Wellsville-middletown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery City Treatment Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 Niedergerke Dr
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 South Walnut St
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
218 South St
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Grades: 4-5
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MO include Montgomery Co. High School, Wellsville-middletown High School and Montgomery Co. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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