For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 69 students in Ridgeway, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgeway, MO are Ridgeway High School and Ridgeway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeway, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ridgeway have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgeway, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgeway, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgeway, MO include Ridgeway High School and Ridgeway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgeway?
2 public schools are located in Ridgeway.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeway?
Ridgeway public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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