For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 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 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pilot Grove, MO (2026)
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 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 33% (majority Black).
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