Best Chillicothe Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 386 students in Chillicothe, MO.

The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Chillicothe, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Verelle Peniston School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215

Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #22.

Chillicothe Middle School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
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1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916

Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

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Chillicothe, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Garrison Elementary School (Closed 2023)

209 Henry St
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

Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chillicothe, MO?

The top ranked public middle schools in Chillicothe, MO include Verelle Peniston School and Chillicothe Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Chillicothe?

2 public middle schools are located in Chillicothe.

What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?

Chillicothe public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).