For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 305 students in Plato, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Plato, MO is Plato High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plato, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Plato have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Plato, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plato High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Plato, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Plato, MO include Plato High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Plato?
1 public middle schools are located in Plato.
What is the racial composition of students in Plato?
Plato public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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