For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,369 students in Hollister, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hollister, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hollister, MO are Hollister Elementary School, Hollister High School and Hollister Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hollister, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Hollister have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hollister, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollister Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1794 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4025
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4025
Gr: 2-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Hollister High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2112 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Hollister Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1792 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4015
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4015
Gr: PK-1 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hollister, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Hollister, MO include Hollister Elementary School, Hollister High School and Hollister Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hollister?
4 public schools are located in Hollister.
What percentage of students in Hollister go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hollister are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister?
Hollister public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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