Best Gainesville Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 651 students in Gainesville, MO.

The top ranked public schools in Gainesville, MO are Gainesville High School and Gainesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Gainesville, MO public schools have an score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.

Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Gainesville, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gainesville High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Top 20%

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422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200

Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Gainesville Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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218 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416

Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: n/an/a

Gainesville Preschool

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422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416

Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Gainesville, MO?

The top ranked public schools in Gainesville, MO include Gainesville High School and Gainesville Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Gainesville?

3 public schools are located in Gainesville.

What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?

Gainesville public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).