For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 369 students in Chillicothe, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, MO are Verelle Peniston School and Chillicothe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chillicothe, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Gr: PK-1
Chillicothe, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, MO include Verelle Peniston School and Chillicothe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chillicothe?
3 public elementary schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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