For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,287 students in Moniteau County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 156 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Moniteau County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO are Jamestown C-i High School, California Middle School and California High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moniteau County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Moniteau County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Moniteau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown C-i High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
California Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
Gr: 5-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
California High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60909 Hwy C
High Point, MO 65042
(660) 489-2213
High Point, MO 65042
(660) 489-2213
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
California Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy H
Clarksburg, MO 65025
(573) 787-3511
Clarksburg, MO 65025
(573) 787-3511
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jamestown C-i Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 E Cooper St.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Tipton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Gravois Ave.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Latham Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 School St
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1111.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Gravois
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO include Jamestown C-i High School, California Middle School and California High School.
How many public schools are located in Moniteau County?
11 public schools are located in Moniteau County.
What percentage of students in Moniteau County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Moniteau County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moniteau County?
Moniteau County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Moniteau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Moniteau County include: Tipton High School vs. California High School, Tipton Elementary School vs. California Elementary School, California High School vs. Tipton High School
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