For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,371 students in 64772, MO (there are , serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 64772, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 64772, MO are Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Nevada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64772 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64772, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64772, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Nevada High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Gr: 3-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
500 E Vernon St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2070
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2070
Gr: 2 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
400 W Lee St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2060
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2060
Gr: PK-1 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr.
Vocational School
900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Gr: 9-12
64772, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64772, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64772, MO include Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Nevada High School.
How many public schools are located in 64772?
8 public schools are located in 64772.
What percentage of students in 64772 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 64772 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64772?
64772 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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