For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,211 students in Forsyth, MO (there are , serving 65 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Forsyth, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Forsyth, MO are Forsyth High School, Forsyth Elementary School and Forsyth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Forsyth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Forsyth, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Gr: 5-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Forsyth, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Forsyth, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Forsyth, MO include Forsyth High School, Forsyth Elementary School and Forsyth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Forsyth?
3 public schools are located in Forsyth.
What percentage of students in Forsyth go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Forsyth are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth?
Forsyth public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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