For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Gainesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Grades: PK
| 37 students
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).
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