Public schools in Ozark, MO
8 open public schools with an address in Ozark, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,959
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ozark public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Ozark, MO: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,959 students, an average of 745 per school. The largest campus is Ozark High (1,789 students), and the largest elementary school is West Elem. (584).
Every listed school belongs to Ozark R-VI. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ozark
Elementary schools in Ozark
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elem. Ozark R-VI | KG–04 | 515 | 11.6:1 | |
| North Elem. Ozark R-VI | KG–04 | 514 | 11.7:1 | |
| Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr Ozark R-VI | PK–KG | 233 | 10.4:1 | |
| South Elem. Ozark R-VI | KG–04 | 505 | 11.8:1 | |
| West Elem. Ozark R-VI | KG–04 | 584 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Ozark
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Jr. High Ozark R-VI | 07–08 | 943 | 13.3:1 | |
| Ozark Middle School Ozark R-VI | 05–06 | 876 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Ozark
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High Ozark R-VI | 09–12 | 1,789 | 14.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Ozark schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,959 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ozark
How many public schools are in Ozark, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Ozark: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,959 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ozark?
All listed public schools with an address in Ozark belong to Ozark R-VI. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ozark?
Ozark High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ozark, with 1,789 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ozark?
No school with an address in Ozark is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ozark schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ozark public schools is 12.1:1, similar to the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ozark guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities