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Schools in Lake Ozark · School of the Osage School District

Lake Ozark’s public schools outscore 79% of Missouri districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Lake Ozark, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 44% of students in Lake Ozark’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
46%
▲ 3 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
44%
▲ 5 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 6–11 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.7K
▼ 13% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.5
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
2,006 students on the public path
In brief

Lake Ozark’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 46% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,679 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Osage Upper Elem., then Osage Middle, then Osage High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The King's Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Lake Ozark’s grade

B+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 79% of Missouri school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 79%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (493)Better than 78%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,064 test results and a graduating class of 159 could put Lake Ozark anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Lake Ozark’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,054 in math, 1,074 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lake Ozark, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Heritage ElementarySchool of the Osage School DistrictNo scores
3–5Osage Upper Elem.in Osage BeachB
6–8Osage Middlein Osage BeachB−
9–12Osage Highin Osage BeachB+

Lake Ozark’s public schools are run by School of the Osage School District, which also serves Bagnell, Brumley, Osage Beach and Village of Four Seasons. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

School of the Osage School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,006 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 13.5 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$12,679MO $14,569 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading46%
State average 43.2% · 1074 students tested
Math44%
State average 39.2% · 1054 students tested

Lake Ozark vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Lake Ozark’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Lake OzarkA−School of the Osage
Osage BeachB+Camdenton R-III PK–12 · School of the Osage PK–12
Bagnell—School of the Osage

All 2 neighbors share School of the Osage with Lake Ozark, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Lake Ozark

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Lake Ozarkby address
Early Childhood Center
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
86 students12:1Rate it →
Heritage Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–2
362 students11:1Rate it →
Also serving Lake Ozarkin other towns
Osage Upper Elem.
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Osage Beach
B
401 students12:1Rate it →
Osage Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Osage Beach
B−
479 students14:1Rate it →
Osage High
High · Grades 9–12 · Osage Beach
B+
678 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The King's Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
180 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Lake Ozark’s schools

Are Lake Ozark’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lake Ozark children attend outscore 79% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lake Ozark in?

School of the Osage School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,006 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Lake Ozark kids go to high school?

Osage High in Osage Beach, with 678 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Lake Ozark’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in School of the Osage School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Lake Ozark spend per student?

$12,679 in School of the Osage School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Lake Ozark?

Yes: The King's Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 180 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.