| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville R-V School District | Brixey | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 654 | 3 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Bakersfield R-IV School District | Bakersfield | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 397 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dora R-III School District | Dora | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 284 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lutie R-VI School District | Isabella | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 103 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Ozark County compares
Together they enroll 1,438 students across 9 schools. The largest is Gainesville R-V School District with 654 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Ozark County, Missouri
Ozark County has 4 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ozark County is Gainesville R-V School District (9/10). 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 Ozark County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Ozark 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 Ozark County, MO?
Of the districts serving Ozark County, Gainesville R-V School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th 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.