Best Paris Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 477 students in Paris, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Paris, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).

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

Paris, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Paris have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).