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Best Ozark County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,501 students in Ozark County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Ozark County, MO are Gainesville High School, Thornfield Elementary School and Dora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ozark County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Ozark County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Thornfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37 County Road 855
Thornfield, MO 65762
(417) 265-3212
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
357 State Hwy O
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dora High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Gainesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
218 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Lutie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Rank: #88.
Bakersfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
357 State Hwy O
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7593
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #99.
Lutie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville Preschool
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Grades: PK
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ozark County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Ozark County, MO include Gainesville High School, Thornfield Elementary School and Dora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ozark County?
10 public schools are located in Ozark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark County?
Ozark County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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