For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 671 students in Portageville, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Portageville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Portageville, MO are Portageville Elementary School and Portageville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portageville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Portageville 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Portageville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portageville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Portageville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Gr: 6-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Portageville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Portageville, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Portageville, MO include Portageville Elementary School and Portageville High School.
How many public schools are located in Portageville?
2 public schools are located in Portageville.
What percentage of students in Portageville go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Portageville are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portageville?
Portageville public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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