For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,467 students in Warrensburg, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Warrensburg, MO are Warrensburg High School, Warrensburg Middle School and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warrensburg, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Warrensburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Warrensburg, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warrensburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1411 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Warrensburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 E Gay St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Gay
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7478
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7478
Gr: 3-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Martin Warren Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Maguire
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7160
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7160
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Educational Center
Alternative School
301 W. Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 429-3808
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 429-3808
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
950 Hamilton Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Gr: PK-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
215 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Gr: PK-2 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Vocational School
205 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Gr: 9-12
Warrensburg, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 West Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
415 East Clark
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Gr: K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Warrensburg Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
438 E Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Warrensburg, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Warrensburg, MO include Warrensburg High School, Warrensburg Middle School and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Warrensburg?
8 public schools are located in Warrensburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Warrensburg?
Warrensburg public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Warrensburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Warrensburg include: Martin Warren Elementary School vs. Maple Grove Elementary School, Ridge View Elementary School vs. Maple Grove Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School vs. Ridge View Elementary School
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