Top Rankings
Savannah R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,390 students in Savannah R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Savannah R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,390 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Savannah R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.3%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,554 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,944 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,554
$17,244
Spending / Student
$10,944
$16,653
Best Savannah R-III School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12401 County Rd 438
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 279-4533
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 279-4533
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Helena Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21080 Osage St
Helena, MO 64459
(816) 369-2865
Helena, MO 64459
(816) 369-2865
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Savannah Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10500 State Route T
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3126
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3126
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Savannah High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 State Rte E
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3128
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Amazonia Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
845 6th St
Amazonia, MO 64421
(816) 475-2161
Amazonia, MO 64421
(816) 475-2161
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Minnie Cline Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
808 W Price
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3915
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3915
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
401a North 8th Street
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3123
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3123
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Savannah R-III School District?
Savannah R-III School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,390 students.
What is the rank of Savannah R-III School District?
Savannah R-III School District is ranked #192 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Savannah R-III School District?
94% of Savannah R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Savannah R-III School District?
Savannah R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Savannah R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,944 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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