Best New Madrid Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 898 students in New Madrid, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in New Madrid, MO are Central High School, New Madrid Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Madrid, MO public schools have an score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in New Madrid have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in New Madrid, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Central High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165

Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

New Madrid Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568

Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #33.

Central Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
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308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176

Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: n/an/a

New Madrid Bend Youth Center

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7960 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237

Gr: 6-12

Rank: n/an/a

New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center

Vocational School

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310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in New Madrid, MO?

The top ranked public schools in New Madrid, MO include Central High School, New Madrid Elementary School and Central Middle School.

How many public schools are located in New Madrid?

5 public schools are located in New Madrid.

What percentage of students in New Madrid go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid?

New Madrid public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).