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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Taney County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,898 students in Taney County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 456 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Taney County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Taney County, MO are Mark Twain Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School and Buchanan Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taney County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Taney County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Taney County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
37707 Us Hwy 160
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 Buchanan Road
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 243-2530
Gr: K-3 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Buchanan Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
766 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 332-3201
Gr: 4-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
396 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5135
Gr: 1-3 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Taneyville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 Myrtle St
Taneyville, MO 65759
(417) 546-5803
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Cedar Ridge Drive
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Gr: 4-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Branson High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
935 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1794 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4025
Gr: 2-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Kirbyville Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6225 State Hwy 76 E
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 348-0444
Gr: 4-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Branson Jr. High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
263 Buccaneer Blvd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-3087
Gr: 7-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Hollister High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2112 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Hollister Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Bradleyville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16474 N State Hwy 125
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1717.
Kirbyville Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4278 State Hwy 76 E
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 334-2757
Gr: K-3 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Bradleyville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16474 N State Hwy 125
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Ridge Primary
402 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-1887
Gr: PK-K | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Hollister Early Childhood Center
1792 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4015
Gr: PK-1 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-op
2404 State Hwy 248 Suite 4
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Taney County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Taney County, MO include Mark Twain Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School and Buchanan Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Taney County?
21 public schools are located in Taney County.
What percentage of students in Taney County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Taney County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taney County?
Taney County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Taney County are often viewed compared to one another?

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