For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 507 students in Richland, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Richland, MO are Richland Elementary School, Richland High School and Swedeborg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Richland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richland, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Richland, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-8
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richland, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Richland, MO include Richland Elementary School, Richland High School and Swedeborg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland?
3 public schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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