For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 214 students in Pilot Grove, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Pilot Grove, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pilot Grove, MO are Pilot Grove High School and Pilot Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pilot Grove, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Pilot Grove have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pilot Grove, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pilot Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pilot Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Pilot Grove, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pilot Grove, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Pilot Grove, MO include Pilot Grove High School and Pilot Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pilot Grove?
2 public schools are located in Pilot Grove.
What percentage of students in Pilot Grove go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Pilot Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pilot Grove?
Pilot Grove public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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