For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 70 students in Montrose, MO (there are , serving 34 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Montrose, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montrose, MO are Montrose High School and Montrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montrose, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montrose High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 E 2nd St
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 E 2nd St
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Gr: K-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montrose, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Montrose, MO include Montrose High School and Montrose Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montrose?
2 public schools are located in Montrose.
What percentage of students in Montrose go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Montrose are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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