For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,980 students in Anderson, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Anderson, MO are Anderson Elementary School, Mcdonald County High School and Anderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Anderson, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mcdonald County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-2 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Anderson, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Anderson, MO include Anderson Elementary School, Mcdonald County High School and Anderson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Anderson?
4 public schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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