For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,341 students in Hollister, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 108 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hollister, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hollister, MO are Hollister High School, Hollister Elementary School and Hollister Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hollister, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Hollister have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hollister, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollister High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2112 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1794 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4025
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4025
Grades: 2-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Hollister Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
1792 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4015
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4015
Grades: PK-1
| 195 students
Hollister, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4055
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4055
Grades: 7-8
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hollister, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Hollister, MO include Hollister High School, Hollister Elementary School and Hollister Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hollister?
4 public schools are located in Hollister.
What percentage of students in Hollister go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hollister are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister?
Hollister public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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