For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,433 students in Dallas County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 216 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, MO are Skyline Elementary School, Skyline High School and Skyline Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Gr: PK-4 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20663 Us -65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Gr: 5-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Gr: 11-12
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 State Rd P
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Gr: K-4 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dallas County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Dallas County, MO include Skyline Elementary School, Skyline High School and Skyline Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas County?
7 public schools are located in Dallas County.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dallas County include: Skyline Middle School vs. Buffalo Middle School
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