Mountain Grove: Schools & Education
Mountain Grove schools: 7 public schools. Mountain Grove Elem. is the largest at 688 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 1,662 students.
- ~642 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 642 residents per school. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | MANES R-V, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,662 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 125 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 957 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 57.6% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
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 | Texas County Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 19.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Texas County Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Houston |
| Nearest College · Phone | (417) 967-5466 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 19.6 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 (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mountain Grove Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 206 N Greene Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (417) 926-4453 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 65711 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1976 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12