For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,015 students in Anderson, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Anderson, MO are Anderson Elementary School, Mcdonald County High School and Anderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Anderson, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdonald County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Grades: PK-2
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anderson, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Anderson, MO include Anderson Elementary School, Mcdonald County High School and Anderson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Anderson?
4 public schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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