For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 426 students in Advance, MO (there are , serving 28 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Advance, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Advance, MO are Advance Elementary School and Advance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Advance, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Advance have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Advance, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advance Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3564
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3564
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Advance High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 Industrial Dr.
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3098
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3098
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Advance, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Advance, MO include Advance Elementary School and Advance High School.
How many public schools are located in Advance?
3 public schools are located in Advance.
What percentage of students in Advance go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Advance are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Advance?
Advance public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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