For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 569 students in Vandalia, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Vandalia, MO are Van-far Elementary School and Van-far Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vandalia, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van-far Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Grades: 7-12
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vandalia, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Vandalia, MO include Van-far Elementary School and Van-far Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Vandalia?
5 public schools are located in Vandalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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