For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,439 students in 65265, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 377 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 65265, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 65265, MO are Mcmillan Early Learning Center, Mexico High School and Eugene Field Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65265 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65265, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 65265, MO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Grades: PK-K
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Mexico High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Grades: 1-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Curtis
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Grades: 1-5
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Ctr.
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
710 S Clark
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-6893
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-6893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 65265, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65265, MO include Mcmillan Early Learning Center, Mexico High School and Eugene Field Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 65265, MO?
7 public schools are located in 65265, MO.
What percentage of students in 65265, MO go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 65265, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65265, MO?
65265, MO public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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