| 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 |
| 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 | 5 |
How Buchanan County compares
Together they enroll 11,723 students across 29 schools. The largest is St. Joseph School District with 10,568 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Missouri average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Buchanan County, Missouri
Buchanan County has 3 public school districts covering 8 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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