Top 10 Best Camden County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,600 students in Camden County, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 366 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Camden County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Camden County, MO are Oak Ridge Intermediate, Osage Beach Elementary School and Osage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Camden County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Math: 49% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Grades: 5-6
| 571 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Osage Beach Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1241 Nichols Road
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Grades: PK-4
| 252 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Osage High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
636 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0115
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Camdenton Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Grades: 7-8
| 639 students
Rank: #55.
Osage Upper Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
626 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0004
Grades: 3-5
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Camdenton High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #77.
Hurricane Deck Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
59 American Legion Drive
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-5369
Grades: PK-4
| 159 students
Rank: #88.
Osage Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
635 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #99.
Hawthorn Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Grades: 3-4
| 362 students
Rank: #1010.
Macks Creek High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1111.
Climax Springs High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Rank: #1212.
Macks Creek Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #1313.
Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-3005
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Grades: PK-2
| 638 students
Rank: n/an/a
1571 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 552-8899
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 School Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-5341
Grades: K-2
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Grades: 5-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Career Technical Center
Vocational School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Camden County, MO

Camden County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rte 1 Box 158
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Camden County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Camden County, MO include Oak Ridge Intermediate, Osage Beach Elementary School and Osage High School.
How many public schools are located in Camden County, MO?
18 public schools are located in Camden County, MO.
What percentage of students in Camden County, MO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Camden County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County, MO?
Camden County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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