For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,306 students in Pacific, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 155 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Pacific, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pacific, MO are Zitzman Elementary School, Pacific Intermediate and Pacific High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Pacific have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pacific, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zitzman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 S Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Gr: K-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 N Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425
Gr: 5-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Riverbend School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
228 South Indian Prode Drive
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Missouri Eastern Corr Center
Alternative School
18701 Old Hwy 66 Route 1
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pacific, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Pacific, MO include Zitzman Elementary School, Pacific Intermediate and Pacific High School.
How many public schools are located in Pacific?
6 public schools are located in Pacific.
What percentage of students in Pacific go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Pacific are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific?
Pacific public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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