Lake Ozark: Schools & Education
Lake Ozark is served by 2 public schools. Heritage Elementary is the largest at 385 students (grades 0-2). Total enrollment: 475 students.
- ~1,168 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,168 residents per school. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 475 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 39 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 258 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 54.3% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Lake Career and Technical Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Lake Career and Technical Center |
| Nearest College · City | Camdenton |
| Nearest College · Phone | |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.1 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 (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | OSAGE BEACH BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (573) 348-3283 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 1064 GUTRIDGE LANE, OSAGE BEACH MO 65065 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 39.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12