For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,037 students in 65483, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in 65483, MO are Houston High School, Houston Middle School and Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65483 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65483, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65483, MO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 65483, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 65483, MO include Houston High School, Houston Middle School and Houston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 65483?
4 public schools are located in 65483.
What is the racial composition of students in 65483?
65483 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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