For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 926 students in Montgomery City, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Montgomery City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery City, MO are Montgomery Co. High School, Montgomery City Elementary School and Montgomery Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Co. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
394 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harper St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Co. Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery City, MO include Montgomery Co. High School, Montgomery City Elementary School and Montgomery Co. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery City?
3 public schools are located in Montgomery City.
What percentage of students in Montgomery City go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Montgomery City are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery City?
Montgomery City public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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