For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,298 students in Audrain County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 445 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Audrain County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Audrain County, MO are Community Elementary School, Mcmillan Early Learning Center and Mexico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Audrain County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Audrain County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Audrain County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Grades: PK-K
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Mexico High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Van-far Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Grades: 6-12
| 158 students
Rank: #66.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Grades: 1-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Curtis
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Grades: 1-5
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #99.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Grades: 7-12
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Women's East Region Trtmt Center
Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Audrain County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 S Clark
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-6893
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-6893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Audrain County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Audrain County, MO include Community Elementary School, Mcmillan Early Learning Center and Mexico High School.
How many public schools are located in Audrain County?
13 public schools are located in Audrain County.
What percentage of students in Audrain County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Audrain County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Audrain County?
Audrain County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Audrain County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Audrain County include: Eugene Field Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School, Mcmillan Early Learning Center vs. Hawthorne Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Eugene Field Elementary School
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