Home › Missouri › Moniteau County
Best Schools in California, MO
California, MO has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,267 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in California exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in California, MO
The top high schools in California, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. California High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
2. Prairie Home High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Home R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 71 Students
3. Fatima High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 493 Students
4. Morgan Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
5. Russellville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 306 Students
6. Jamestown C-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
7. Tipton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in California, MO
The top middle schools in California, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. California Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 432 Students
2. Tipton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in California, MO
The top elementary schools in California, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fatima Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Co. R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 265 Students
2. Cole Co. R-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 320 Students
3. High Point Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Point R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
4. Clarksburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksburg C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 54 Students
5. California Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 507 Students
6. Prairie Home Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Home R-v • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 71 Students
7. Tipton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
8. Latham Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-v • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 27 Students
9. Jamestown C-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in California, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
California, MO has a total population of 6,747 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in California, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood California, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in California, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for California, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit California, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in California, MO
How many schools are in California, MO?
California, MO has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,267 students in total.
How do schools in California perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in California score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in California exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in California?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near California, MO
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in California
3 of 3 schools in California carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in California. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.