For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 414 students in 65717, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 65717, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 65717, MO are Norwood Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Norwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65717 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65717, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 65717, MO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 72 Box 486
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Norwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
65717, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Grades: 5-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 65717, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65717, MO include Norwood Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Norwood High School.
How many public schools are located in 65717?
3 public schools are located in 65717.
What percentage of students in 65717 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 65717 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65717?
65717 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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