Ozark R-VI School District

1600 West Jackson
Ozark, MO 65721-0166
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Ozark R-VI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,964 students in Ozark R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Ozark R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
5,964 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
464 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ozark R-VI School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#22 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
62%
40%
58%
43%
55%
38%
97%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
86%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,874 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,602
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,874
$13,908

Best Ozark R-VI School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2449 E Hartley
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5906
Gr: K-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3608 N Hwy Nn
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5904
Gr: K-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3105 W State Hwy Cc
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5907
Gr: K-4 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 W South St
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5905
Gr: K-4 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Ozark High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 W Bluff Dr
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,795 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Ozark Jr. High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1109 W Jackson
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-4701
Gr: 7-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 N Hwy Nn
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5903
Gr: 5-6 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
302 N 4th Avenue
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5992
Gr: PK-K | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ozark R-VI School District?
Ozark R-VI School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,964 students.
What is the rank of Ozark R-VI School District?
Ozark R-VI School District is ranked #22 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark R-VI School District?
86% of Ozark R-VI School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ozark R-VI School District?
Ozark R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ozark R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,874 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,964 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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