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Best Camden County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,405 students in Camden County, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 345 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Camden County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Camden County, MO are Oak Ridge Intermediate, Osage Upper Elementary School and Camdenton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Camden County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Gr: 5-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Osage Upper Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
626 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0004
Gr: 3-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Camdenton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Osage Beach Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1241 Nichols Road
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Gr: K-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Osage High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
636 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0115
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Camdenton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Gr: 7-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Gr: 3-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Climax Springs High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Hurricane Deck Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59 American Legion Drive
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-5369
Gr: K-4 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Macks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Macks Creek High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Dogwood Elementary School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Gr: PK-2 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
1571 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 552-8899
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Elementary School
1501 School Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-5341
Gr: K-2 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Career Technical Center
Vocational School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Camden County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Camden County, MO include Oak Ridge Intermediate, Osage Upper Elementary School and Camdenton High School.
How many public schools are located in Camden County?
18 public schools are located in Camden County.
What percentage of students in Camden County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Camden County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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