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Best Gasconade County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,564 students in Gasconade County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 206 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Gasconade County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO are Hermann High School, Hermann Middle School and Owensville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gasconade County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gasconade County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Gasconade County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermann High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
176 Bearcat Crossing
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hermann Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Blue Pride Dr
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3121
Gr: 4-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Owensville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Dutchman Dr
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Owensville High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Owensville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3340 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4038
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Hermann Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
328 W Seventh St
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3197
Gr: PK-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Maries Co. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Main
Bland, MO 65014
(573) 646-3912
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Gasconade County, MO include Hermann High School, Hermann Middle School and Owensville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gasconade County?
7 public schools are located in Gasconade County.
What percentage of students in Gasconade County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Gasconade County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gasconade County?
Gasconade County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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