For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,085 students in Dekalb County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, MO are Maysville Elementary School, Maysville Jr.-sr. High School and Stewartsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dekalb County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 W Main
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2284
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2284
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 W Main
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2154
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2154
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Stewartsville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 Buchanan St
Stewartsville, MO 64490
(816) 669-3258
Stewartsville, MO 64490
(816) 669-3258
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Osborn Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Clinton Ave
Osborn, MO 64474
(816) 675-2217
Osborn, MO 64474
(816) 675-2217
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Osborn High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Clinton Ave
Osborn, MO 64474
(816) 675-2217
Osborn, MO 64474
(816) 675-2217
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Rank: #66.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 Buchanan St
Stewartsville, MO 64490
(816) 669-3258
Stewartsville, MO 64490
(816) 669-3258
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
Rank: #77.
Union Star High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: #88.
Union Star Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
6132 Nw State Route Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, MO include Maysville Elementary School, Maysville Jr.-sr. High School and Stewartsville High School.
How many public schools are located in Dekalb County, MO?
9 public schools are located in Dekalb County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, MO?
Dekalb County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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