For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,184 students in Mountain View, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain View, MO are Mountain View Elementary School, Liberty Sr. High School and Liberty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain View, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mountain View have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mountain View, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 N Elm St
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-5412
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Birch Tree Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 W Old Hwy 60 East
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountain View, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain View, MO include Mountain View Elementary School, Liberty Sr. High School and Liberty Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mountain View?
4 public schools are located in Mountain View.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain View?
Mountain View public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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