For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,467 students in Kirksville, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 258 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Kirksville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Kirksville, MO are Kirksville Sr. High School, Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirksville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Kirksville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kirksville, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Grades: PK-2
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kirksville, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Kirksville, MO include Kirksville Sr. High School, Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kirksville, MO?
5 public schools are located in Kirksville, MO.
What percentage of students in Kirksville, MO go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Kirksville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kirksville, MO?
Kirksville, MO public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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