Education
The Monett R-1 award-winning school district Monett R-1 award-winning school district - accredited and recognized for Distinction in Performance through the Missouri School Improvement Program - offers programs that reflect the community's commitment to education at any age. From early childhood education to education for adults, Monett Schools strive to make learning an inviting and rewarding experience for everyone. Aside from academics, district officials and staff also stress the arts and athletics.
Allways innovating Monett Middle School broke ground on the new Middle School building June 10th 2021 behind Scott Regoinal Technology Center.
Monett R-1 employees approximately 181 teachers. This year, there are 2,412 students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade.
Monett takes pride in these numbers:
- *Student-to-teacher ratio: 15 to 1.
- *38 percent of teachers with master's degree.
- *818 total classroom computers.
- *A-plus program senior enrollment: 82
- *Percent of graduates: 90-94%
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Monett Elementary School
Principal: Sara Garner
601 Learning Lane
Monett, MO 65708
417-235-3411
663 children, Pre-K - 2nd grades
Principal: Jennifer Wallace
1010 7th Street
Monett, MO 65708
417-354-2168
368 students, 3rd - 4th grades
Monett Intermediate School
Principal: Peg Winnfrey
711 9th Street
Monett, MO 65708
417-235-6151
366 students, 5th - 6th grades
Principal: Dr. Jonathan Apostol
710 9th Street
Monett, MO 65708
417-235-6228
360 students, 7th - 8th grades
Monett High School
Principal: Stephanie Heman
One David Sippy Drive
Monett, MO 65708
417-235-5445
602 students, 9th - 12th grades
Director: Eric Roller
Two David Sippy Drive
Monett, MO 65708
417-235-7022
Principal: Mrs. Blinzler
100 Private Road 1104
Monett, MO 65708
417-236-9088
105 students, K - 12th grades
Monett is also centrally located among key higher-education facilities, including:
Crowder College: This two year college enrolls over 5,400 students. It is one of the fastest growing, state-assisted colleges in Missouri.
Drury University: (Campus in Monett) Based in Springfield, MO, this private liberal arts college with eight branch campuses in mid and southern Missouri awards associates, bachelors and master's degrees.
Missouri Southern State University: In Joplin, this university offers programs leading to bachelor and master's degrees, as well as continuing education courses and a number of 2-year programs.
Missouri State University: Based in Springfield, MSU offers more than 150 undergraduate and 43 graduate academic programs.