For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 601 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 41%), 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Purdy, MO (2026)
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 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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