For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 776 students in 63834, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 63834, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63834, MO are Charleston High School, Charleston Middle School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63834 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63834, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63834, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 S Main St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Grades: 4-6
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Grades: PK-3
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
63834, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Grades: K
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63834, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63834, MO include Charleston High School, Charleston Middle School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63834?
4 public schools are located in 63834.
What percentage of students in 63834 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 63834 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63834?
63834 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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