For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 309 students in Newburg, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Newburg, MO are Newburg High School and Newburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburg, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Newburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newburg, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newburg, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Newburg, MO include Newburg High School and Newburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newburg?
2 public schools are located in Newburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburg?
Newburg public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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