Best Perry County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,324 students in Perry County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, MO are Perryville Elementary School and Perry Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Perry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Perry Co. Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
326 College St.
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: PK-2 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, MO include Perryville Elementary School and Perry Co. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perry County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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