For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,037 students in Houston, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Houston, MO are Houston High School, Houston Elementary School and Houston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Houston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Houston, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houston, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Houston, MO include Houston High School, Houston Elementary School and Houston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Houston?
4 public schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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