For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,287 students in Moniteau County, MO (there are , serving 156 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Moniteau County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO are California High School, Jamestown C-i High School and California Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moniteau County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Moniteau County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Schools in Moniteau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown C-i High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
California Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
California Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Jamestown C-i Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy H
Clarksburg, MO 65025
(573) 787-3511
Clarksburg, MO 65025
(573) 787-3511
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60909 Hwy C
High Point, MO 65042
(660) 489-2213
High Point, MO 65042
(660) 489-2213
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Rank: #88.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 E Cooper St.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #99.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Gravois
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #1010.
Tipton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Gravois Ave.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #1111.
Latham Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 School St
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Moniteau County, MO include California High School, Jamestown C-i High School and California Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moniteau County?
11 public schools are located in Moniteau County.
What percentage of students in Moniteau County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Moniteau County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moniteau County?
Moniteau County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Moniteau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Moniteau County include: Tipton High School vs. California High School, California High School vs. Tipton High School, Tipton Elementary School vs. California Elementary School
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