For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,117 students in Neosho, MO (there are , serving 183 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Neosho, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Neosho, MO are George Washington Carver Elementary School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and Goodman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neosho, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Neosho have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Neosho, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12350 Norway Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Goodman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 N School Street
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Hale Mcginty Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Grades: 5-6
| 725 students
Rank: #55.
Neosho Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Neosho High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #77.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Wornall St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Washington St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8600
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8600
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
Neosho, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Grades: K-4
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Neosho, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Neosho, MO include George Washington Carver Elementary School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and Goodman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Neosho?
12 public schools are located in Neosho.
What percentage of students in Neosho go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Neosho are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho?
Neosho public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Neosho are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Neosho include: Benton Elementary School vs. George Washington Carver Elementary School, Neosho Jr. High School vs. George Washington Carver Elementary School, Neosho Jr. High School vs. Benton Elementary School
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