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Best Johnson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,866 students in Johnson County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, MO are Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School, Holden Elementary School and Shawnee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Johnson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 Houx Dr
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11913 N Highway 13
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 885-3620
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Leeton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Knob Noster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
504 S Washington
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Knob Noster Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Knob Noster Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Crest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
94 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3315
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Warrensburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1411 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Warrensburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
640 E Gay St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Crest Ridge High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Holden Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Eagle Dr
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-4125
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
522 E Gay
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7478
Gr: 3-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Martin Warren Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 S Maguire
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7160
Gr: 3-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Holden High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 S Main
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Leeton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
Leeton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Kingsville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Chilhowee Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Chilhowee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kingsville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Educational Center
Alternative School
205 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Maple Grove Elementary School
950 Hamilton Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Gr: PK-2 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge View Elementary School
215 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Vocational School
205 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, MO include Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School, Holden Elementary School and Shawnee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson County?
25 public schools are located in Johnson County.
What percentage of students in Johnson County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Johnson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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