Best Schools in Pontiac, MO
Pontiac, MO has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 720 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Pontiac greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pontiac, MO
The top high schools in Pontiac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gainesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gainesville R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Lutie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lutie R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pontiac, MO
The top elementary schools in Pontiac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gainesville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gainesville R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 303 Students
2. Lutie Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lutie R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 50 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pontiac, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pontiac, MO has a total population of 283 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pontiac, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pontiac, MO
How many schools are in Pontiac, MO?
Pontiac, MO has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 720 students in total.
How do schools in Pontiac perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Pontiac score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Pontiac greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pontiac?
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.
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 37%
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