For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,526 students in Owensville, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Owensville, MO are Owensville Elementary School, Owensville High School and Owensville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owensville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Owensville have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Owensville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owensville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Dutchman Dr
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Owensville High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Owensville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Owensville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 536
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Owensville, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Owensville, MO include Owensville Elementary School, Owensville High School and Owensville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Owensville?
3 public schools are located in Owensville.
What is the racial composition of students in Owensville?
Owensville 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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