For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,062 students in 65721, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 65721, MO are East Elementary School, North Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 65721 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 65721, MO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65721, MO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2449 E Hartley
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5906
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3608 N Hwy Nn
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5904
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3105 W State Hwy Cc
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5907
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 W South St
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5905
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5905
Gr: K-4 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 N Hwy Nn
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5903
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5903
Gr: 5-6 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 65721, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 65721, MO include East Elementary School, North Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 65721?
5 public elementary schools are located in 65721.
What is the racial composition of students in 65721?
65721 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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