Public Education The School of the Osage District R-II is classified AAA, the highest academic rating awarded by the State Board of Education. The professional staff in the district totals 112, which over fifty percent holding a Master's degree and above.

The district is divided into a preschool program, elementary (K-3), upper elementary (4-6), junior high (7-8), and high school (9-12). As of 1998, the student/teacher ratio was 18 to 1. The athletic programs involve over 300 students in grades 7-12 and instrumental music instruction begins in the sixth grade.

Vocational-technical instruction is provided in electronics, auto mechanics, auto body, machine shop, carpentry, business practice, drafting, health occupations, welding, data processing, marketing, horticulture and food services. Over 250 computers are available with all students having access to basic computer literacy skills beginning with Kindergarten.

Student performance on normal and criterion referenced tests is consistently above the national ACT and PSAT tests (college preparatory tests) and the MMAT (state averages). The average ACT score is 21.3 with 59-73% of high school students continuing their education after graduation.

The Camdenton School District R-III is classified AAA, the highest rating possible. The district is also fully accredited by the North Central Association K-12. Camdenton was the first district in Missouri to be fully accredited by the North Central Association. Statistics from the 1997-1998 school year indicate that 116 of the 271 teachers have a Master's Degree or above. Athletic programs range from Little League to Middle School and High School activities. Instrumental music instruction begins in the seventh grade.

The district has a vocational school for area students. Computers are integral with the curriculum with computer assisted instruction beginning in Kindergarten.

Vocational-Technical Schools
As of 1998, the community surrounding the Lake of the Ozarks has five vocational-technical schools: Lake Area Vocational-Technical School, Tri-County Vocational Technical School, Lake University of Cosmetology, Miller's Institute of Beauty, and the Phil Gardner School of Real Estate (in Jefferson City).

Private Schools
Lakeview Christian Academy is a private school that offers basic education through the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum from Kindergarten through 12 grade. Students receive individual attention and non-denominational, Judeo-Christian values.

Camden Christian School provides education from Kindergarten through grade 12 with the ABEKA Curriculum. Qualified teachers are employed and follow the school's motto: "A quality education with a Christian perspective." A Ministry of Bible Baptist Church.