For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 516 students in Van Buren, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO are Van Buren High School and Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Van Buren, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Buren High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 W College
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295
Grades: 7-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Broadway
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO include Van Buren High School and Van Buren Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Van Buren?
2 public schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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