Quality education and small school environments are clearly a strength for Moniteau County, where we are home to five public school districts, including three public high schools:
- Jamestown High School
- California High School
- Tipton High School
In addition, private schools include the California Christian Academy (Non-Denominational, 2nd-7th grades) in California, and the Andrew School (Roman Catholic, K-9th grades) in Tipton.
Several highly rated colleges and universities are also within easy commuting distance of Moniteau County:
- Columbia College (Columbia)
- Lincoln University (Jefferson City)
- Linn State Technical College (Linn)
- Metro Business College (Jefferson City)
- State Fair Community College (Sedalia, with satellite campus in Boonville)
- Stephens College (Columbia)
- University of Missouri – Columbia (Columbia)
- Westminster College (Fulton)
- William Woods University (Fulton)