Richland: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Richland. Richland Elem. is the largest at 257 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 499 students.
- ~712 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 712 residents per school. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | RICHLAND R-IV, SWEDEBORG R-III |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 499 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 47 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 377 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 75.6% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | Waynesville Career Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Waynesville Career Center |
| Nearest College · City | Waynesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (573) 842-2500 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.6 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 (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Richland Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 111 W Camden Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (573) 993-4355 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 65556 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2496 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12