For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,496 students in Pike County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 124 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pike County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, MO are Boncl Elementary School, Clopton High School and Frankford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boncl Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Clopton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Frankford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 School Street
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Clopton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Louisiana Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Haley Ave
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6904
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6904
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1010.
Louisiana Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Louisiana High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6181
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Pike/lincoln Technical Center
Vocational School
430 Vo-tech Rd
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pike County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, MO include Boncl Elementary School, Clopton High School and Frankford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
13 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.
