Argyle: Schools & Education
There are 5 public schools in Argyle. Belle Elem. is the largest at 275 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 966 students.
- ~23 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 23 residents per school. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | MARIES CO. R-II, MARIES CO. R-I |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2900001, 2930870 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 966 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 81 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 522 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 54.0% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
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 | State Technical College of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | State Technical College of Missouri |
| Nearest College · City | Linn |
| Nearest College · Phone | (573) 897-5000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.8 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | HEARTLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM BELLE BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (573) 859-6285 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 206 B S ALVARADO ST, BELLE MO 65013 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.8% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12