For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 124 students in Gatewood, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Gatewood, MO is Ripley Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gatewood, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gatewood 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gatewood, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11111 State Highway 142w
Gatewood, MO 63942
(573) 255-3213
Gatewood, MO 63942
(573) 255-3213
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gatewood, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Gatewood, MO include Ripley Co. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gatewood?
1 public schools are located in Gatewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Gatewood?
Gatewood public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.
