Republic: Schools & Education
8 public schools serve Republic. Republic High is the largest at 1,542 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,316 students.
- ~2,479 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,479 residents per school. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | REPUBLIC R-III |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,316 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 356 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,966 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 37.0% |
| Schools Count | 8 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield |
| Nearest College · City | Springfield |
| Nearest College · Phone | 4178812110102 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Republic Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 921 N Lindsey Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (417) 732-7284 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 65738 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2911 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 26.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12