For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,173 students in Crawford County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, MO are Cuba Elementary School, Bourbon Middle School and Bourbon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Crawford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Wildcat Pride Dr
Cuba, MO 65453
(573) 885-2534
Cuba, MO 65453
(573) 885-2534
Grades: K-4
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Bourbon Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
363 Jost Street
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-4424
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-4424
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Bourbon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 S Old Highway 66
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5615
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5615
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Pride Dr
Cuba, MO 65453
(573) 885-2534
Cuba, MO 65453
(573) 885-2534
Grades: 5-8
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Cuba High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Pride Dr
Cuba, MO 65453
(573) 885-2534
Cuba, MO 65453
(573) 885-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Steelville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17154 Highway 19
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2144
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Steelville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Main St
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2176
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2176
Grades: 5-8
| 288 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bourbon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 Jost Street
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5365
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5365
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Steelville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
868 W Main St
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2099
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2099
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crawford County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, MO include Cuba Elementary School, Bourbon Middle School and Bourbon High School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County, MO?
9 public schools are located in Crawford County, MO.
What percentage of students in Crawford County, MO go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County, MO?
Crawford County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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