For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,568 students in Marshall, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 205 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Marshall, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall, MO are Hardeman Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School and Marshall Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Marshall have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marshall, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardeman Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21051 Highway D
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 E Eastwood
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7100
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7100
Gr: 3-4 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 S Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Bueker Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 S Odell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
467 S Ellsworth
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-3993
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-3993
Gr: 3-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-3017
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-3017
Gr: 5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View School
Special Education School
945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Saline Co. Career Center
Vocational School
900 W Vest St
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Gr: K-2 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1126 E Highway Ww
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Gr: PK | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Marshall, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prairie View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
215 E Mitchell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Gr: 2-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marshall, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall, MO include Hardeman Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School and Marshall Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall?
10 public schools are located in Marshall.
What percentage of students in Marshall go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Marshall are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall?
Marshall public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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