For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,564 students in Gasconade County, MO (there are , serving 212 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Gasconade County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO are Hermann High School, Hermann Middle School and Owensville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gasconade County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gasconade County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Gasconade County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermann High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Bearcat Crossing
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Hermann Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
164 Blue Pride Dr
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3121
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3121
Gr: 4-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Owensville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Dutchman Dr
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Owensville High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Owensville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Hermann Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
328 W Seventh St
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3197
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3197
Gr: PK-3 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Maries Co. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Main
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Gasconade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 536
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO include Hermann High School, Hermann Middle School and Owensville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gasconade County?
7 public schools are located in Gasconade County.
What percentage of students in Gasconade County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Gasconade County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gasconade County?
Gasconade 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).
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