Best Montgomery City Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 920 students in Montgomery City, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Montgomery City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery City, MO are Montgomery Co. High School, Montgomery City Elementary School and Montgomery Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Montgomery City, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Co. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
394 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
817 N Harper St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Co. Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
418 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery City Treatment Center
Special Education School
300 Niedergerke Dr
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery City, MO include Montgomery Co. High School, Montgomery City Elementary School and Montgomery Co. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery City?
4 public schools are located in Montgomery City.
What percentage of students in Montgomery City go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Montgomery City are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery City?
Montgomery City public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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