For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,470 students in Douglas County, MO (there are , serving 47 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, MO are Ava High School, Ava Elementary School and Ava Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ava High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Ava Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Ava Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, MO include Ava High School, Ava Elementary School and Ava Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
4 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Douglas County include: Plainview Elementary School vs. Ava Middle School, Ava Middle School vs. Plainview Elementary School, Ava Elementary School vs. Plainview Elementary School
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