For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,083 students in Livingston County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 129 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Livingston County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Livingston County, MO are Dewey Elementary School, Chillicothe High School and Field Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Livingston County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dewey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 Dickinson Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4255
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4255
Grades: 4-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Field Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Oak
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-2909
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-2909
Grades: 2-3
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
Chillicothe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: #77.
Livingston Co. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Waite St
Chula, MO 64635
(660) 639-3135
Chula, MO 64635
(660) 639-3135
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chillicothe Elementary School
Magnet School
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Grades: PK-1
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Livingston County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Livingston County, MO include Dewey Elementary School, Chillicothe High School and Field Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Livingston County?
10 public schools are located in Livingston County.
What percentage of students in Livingston County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Livingston County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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