For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,179 students in Perry County, MO (there are 5 private schools, serving 990 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Perry County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, MO are Perryville Sr. High School, Perryville Elementary School and Perry Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perryville Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Perry Co. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perryville Area Car Tech Center
Vocational School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
326 College St.
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Child. Special Ed. Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, MO include Perryville Sr. High School, Perryville Elementary School and Perry Co. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County, MO?
5 public schools are located in Perry County, MO.
What percentage of students in Perry County, MO go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Perry County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County, MO?
Perry County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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