For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 604 students in Purdy, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Purdy, MO are Purdy Elementary School and Purdy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Purdy, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Purdy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Purdy, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Purdy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Purdy, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Purdy, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Purdy, MO include Purdy Elementary School and Purdy High School.
How many public schools are located in Purdy?
3 public schools are located in Purdy.
What is the racial composition of students in Purdy?
Purdy public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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