For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 807 students in Cadet, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cadet, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Cadet, MO are Kingston Elementary School, Kingston High School and Kingston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cadet, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Cadet have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cadet, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Grades: 3-5
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Kingston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Kingston Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cadet, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Cadet, MO include Kingston Elementary School, Kingston High School and Kingston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cadet?
4 public schools are located in Cadet.
What percentage of students in Cadet go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cadet are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cadet?
Cadet public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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