For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,515 students in Camden County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, MO are Oak Ridge Intermediate, Osage Upper Elementary School and Osage Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Gr: 5-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Osage Upper Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
626 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0004
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0004
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Osage Beach Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1241 Nichols Road
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Gr: K-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
635 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Gr: 3-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Hurricane Deck Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 American Legion Drive
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-5369
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-5369
Gr: K-4 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Macks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Gr: PK-2 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 School Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-5341
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-5341
Gr: K-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, MO include Oak Ridge Intermediate, Osage Upper Elementary School and Osage Beach Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Camden County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Camden County include: Osage Beach Elementary School vs. Dogwood Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School vs. Osage Beach Elementary School, Macks Creek Elementary School vs. Oak Ridge Intermediate
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