For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 507 students in Richland, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Richland, MO are Richland Elementary School, Richland High School and Swedeborg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Richland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richland, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Richland, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Gr: 7-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richland, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Richland, MO include Richland Elementary School, Richland High School and Swedeborg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland?
3 public schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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