For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,371 students in Montgomery County, MO (there are , serving 59 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MO are Montgomery Co. High School, Wellsville-middletown High School and Montgomery City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Co. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
394 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wellsville-middletown High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harper St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Co. Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Wellsville-middletown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Jonesburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Smith Rd
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery City Treatment Center
Special Education School
300 Niedergerke Dr
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Gr: 6-12
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 South Walnut St
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Gr: K-5
218 South St
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Gr: 4-5 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MO include Montgomery Co. High School, Wellsville-middletown High School and Montgomery City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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