For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,534 students in 63501, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 239 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 63501, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 63501, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 63501 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63501, MO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63501, MO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Gr: 3-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Center
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Gr: PK-2 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 63501, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 63501, MO include Kirksville Sr. High School, Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 63501?
5 public schools are located in 63501.
What percentage of students in 63501 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 63501 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63501?
63501 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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