For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,533 students in Osage County, MO (there are , serving 634 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Osage County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Osage County, MO are Fatima Elementary School, Linn High School and Fatima High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Osage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fatima Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 E Main
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2395
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2395
Grades: K-6
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Linn High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Wildcat Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4216
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4216
Grades: 6-12
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Fatima High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 E Main
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2550
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Chamois High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5393
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5393
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Wildcat Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4226
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #66.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
1927 Hwy. 63
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Grades: PK
| 57 students
Osage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1212 E Main St
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-2228
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-2228
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Osage County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Osage County, MO include Fatima Elementary School, Linn High School and Fatima High School.
How many public schools are located in Osage County?
7 public schools are located in Osage County.
What percentage of students in Osage County go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Osage County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Osage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Osage County include: Linn High School vs. Chamois High School, Chamois High School vs. Linn High School, Chamois High School vs. Fatima High School
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