For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 683 students in Pleasant Hope, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Hope, MO are Pleasant Hope Elementary School, Pleasant Hope High School and Pleasant Hope Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hope, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Pleasant Hope have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pleasant Hope, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hope Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 W Mccurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2277
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2277
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hope High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Main
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2271
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hope Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Mccurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-7701
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
(417) 267-7701
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Hope, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasant Hope, MO include Pleasant Hope Elementary School, Pleasant Hope High School and Pleasant Hope Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasant Hope?
3 public schools are located in Pleasant Hope.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hope?
Pleasant Hope public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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