| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District | Faucett | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 865 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| East Buchanan County C-1 School District | Agency | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 723 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Buchanan County R-IV School District | De Kalb | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 290 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| St. Joseph School District | Saint Joseph | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 10,568 | 25 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Buchanan County compares
Together they enroll 12,446 students across 32 schools. The largest is St. Joseph School District with 10,568 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Buchanan County, Missouri
Buchanan County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Buchanan County is Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Buchanan County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Buchanan County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Buchanan County, MO?
Of the districts serving Buchanan County, Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.