For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 578 students in Ash Grove, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Ash Grove, MO are Ash Grove High School and Ash Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ash Grove, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ash Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ash Grove, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ash Grove High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N Maple Ln
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2330
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2330
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ash Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Maple Ln
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2533
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2533
Gr: PK-3 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ash Grove, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Ash Grove, MO include Ash Grove High School and Ash Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ash Grove?
2 public schools are located in Ash Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Ash Grove?
Ash Grove public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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