For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 865 students in Neosho, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Neosho, MO are Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Neosho Jr. High School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neosho, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Neosho have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Neosho, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Neosho Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Neosho, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Gr: K-4 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Neosho, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Neosho, MO include Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Neosho Jr. High School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Neosho?
3 public middle schools are located in Neosho.
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho?
Neosho public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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