For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,384 students in Moniteau County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 143 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Moniteau County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO are California Middle School, California Elementary School and California High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moniteau County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Moniteau County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Moniteau County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
Grades: 5-8
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
California Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
Grades: PK-4
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
California High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Jamestown C-i High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Latham Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
156 School St
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy H
Clarksburg, MO 65025
(573) 787-3511
Clarksburg, MO 65025
(573) 787-3511
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60909 Hwy C
High Point, MO 65042
(660) 489-2213
High Point, MO 65042
(660) 489-2213
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jamestown C-i Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #99.
Tipton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Gravois Ave.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 E Cooper St.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1111.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Gravois
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO include California Middle School, California Elementary School and California High School.
How many public schools are located in Moniteau County, MO?
11 public schools are located in Moniteau County, MO.
What percentage of students in Moniteau County, MO go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Moniteau County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moniteau County, MO?
Moniteau County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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