For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 273 students in Niangua, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Niangua, MO are Niangua High School and Niangua Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niangua, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Niangua have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Niangua, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niangua High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Niangua Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Niangua, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Niangua, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Niangua, MO include Niangua High School and Niangua Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Niangua?
2 public schools are located in Niangua.
What is the racial composition of students in Niangua?
Niangua 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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