For the 2023 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,638 students in Pettis County, MO (there are 5 private schools, serving 530 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Pettis County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pettis County, MO are Horace Mann Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Skyline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pettis County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pettis County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Pettis County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 W 16th
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-6441
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-6441
Grades: K-4
| 259 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Parkview Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 S New York
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-4947
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-4947
Grades: K-4
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Skyline Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2505 W 32nd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-8087
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-8087
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
Smith-cotton High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: #66.
E W Thompson School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 S Engineer
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-2216
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-2216
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Green Ridge Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Grades: K-6
| 185 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Heber Hunt Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Warren
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1058
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1058
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Smith Cotton Junior High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Ridge High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1212.
Sedalia Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2205 S Ingram
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6500
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6500
Grades: 5
| 378 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Smithton Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5317
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5317
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Smithton High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #1515.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Rank: #1616.
La Monte Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: #1717.
La Monte High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Rank: #1818.
Northwest Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Tuck
Houstonia, MO 65333
(660) 568-3315
Houstonia, MO 65333
(660) 568-3315
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
2255 S Ingram
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-8955
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-8955
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
State Fair Elementary School
Vocational School
3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pettis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
505 S. Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pettis County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Pettis County, MO include Horace Mann Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Skyline Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pettis County, MO?
20 public schools are located in Pettis County, MO.
What percentage of students in Pettis County, MO go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Pettis County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County, MO?
Pettis County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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