For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,018 students in Clinton, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 258 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Clinton, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, MO are Davis Elementary School, Clinton Sr. High School and Clinton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6714 Sw Hwy T
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Clinton Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 S 2nd Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2247
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2247
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 S 8th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Gr: 3-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8229 E Highway 7
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Clinton
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
502 S 5th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Technical School
Vocational School
602 S 5th
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
809 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Gr: K-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, MO include Davis Elementary School, Clinton Sr. High School and Clinton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
8 public schools are located in Clinton.
What percentage of students in Clinton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Clinton are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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