For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,564 students in Gasconade County, MO (there are , serving 212 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Gasconade County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO are Hermann High School, Hermann Middle School and Owensville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gasconade County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gasconade County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gasconade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermann High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Bearcat Crossing
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Hermann Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
164 Blue Pride Dr
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3121
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3121
Grades: 4-8
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Owensville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Dutchman Dr
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Owensville High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #55.
Owensville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3340 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Hermann Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
328 W Seventh St
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3197
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3197
Grades: PK-3
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Maries Co. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Main
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
Gasconade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 536
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO include Hermann High School, Hermann Middle School and Owensville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gasconade County?
7 public schools are located in Gasconade County.
What percentage of students in Gasconade County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Gasconade County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gasconade County?
Gasconade County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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