For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,281 students in 65738, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in 65738, MO are Sweeny Elementary School, Schofield Elementary School and Mcculloch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65738 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65738, MO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65738, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweeny Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
720 N. Main
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3670
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3670
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Schofield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 E. Anderson
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3610
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3610
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Mcculloch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
234 E. Anderson
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3620
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3620
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E. Highway 174
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3630
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3630
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 N Hampton Ave.
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3690
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3690
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Republic High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4370 S. Repmo Drive
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3650
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Republic Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Tiger Drive
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3640
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
318 E. Hines St.
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3605
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3605
Gr: PK | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
65738, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Greene Co. Special Ed. Coop. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
238 E Anderson
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-7289
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-7289
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 65738, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 65738, MO include Sweeny Elementary School, Schofield Elementary School and Mcculloch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 65738?
8 public schools are located in 65738.
What is the racial composition of students in 65738?
65738 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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