Osage Township’s public schools outscore 82% of Missouri districts
On the state math tests, 52% of Osage Township’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Osage Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Osage Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 593 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Osage Township’s, its schools beat 87%, higher than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,787 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Rich Hill High. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Harmony Mennonite School (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.
What’s behind Osage Township’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Missouri school districts. Test scores are above the Missouri average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Osage Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Osage Township
Rich Hill Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 192 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
Kindergarten in Osage Township
Rich Hill Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 192 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
1st grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 192 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
2nd grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 192 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
3rd grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 192 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
4th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 192 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
5th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 192 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
6th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill High
Grades 6–12 · 190 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
7th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill High
Grades 6–12 · 190 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
8th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill High
Grades 6–12 · 190 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
9th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill High
Grades 6–12 · 190 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
10th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill High
Grades 6–12 · 190 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
11th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill High
Grades 6–12 · 190 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
12th grade in Osage Township
Rich Hill High
Grades 6–12 · 190 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rich Hill
Osage Township’s public schools are run by Rich Hill R-IV School District, which also serves Foster, Howard, Lone Oak and New Home and others. 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.
Close to the state in reading
Osage Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Osage Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Osage Township | A− | Rich Hill R-IV |
| Lone Oak | — | Butler R-V PK–12 · Rich Hill R-IV PK–12 |
| Metz | — | Nevada R-V |
| New Home | — | Rich Hill R-IV PK–12 · Butler R-V PK–12 |
| Prairie | — | Rich Hill R-IV |
| Osage Township | — | Nevada R-V PK–12 · Rich Hill R-IV PK–12 · Northeast Vernon County R-I PK–12 |
| Howard | — | Hume R-VIII PK–12 · Rich Hill R-IV PK–12 |
5 of the 6 neighbors share Rich Hill R-IV with Osage Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Osage Township
3 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).
Questions about Osage Township’s schools
Are Osage Township’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Osage Township children attend outscore 82% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Osage Township in?
Rich Hill R-IV School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 382 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Osage Township spend per student?
$12,787 in Rich Hill R-IV School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Osage Township?
Yes: Harmony Mennonite School (religious, grades K–8, 38 students).
Parents talk
What Osage Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Osage Township → They have their own page.
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.