For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,722 students in Sikeston, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 258 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Sikeston, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Sikeston, MO are Sikeston Sr. High School, Lee Hunter Elementary School and Scott Co. Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sikeston, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sikeston, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sikeston Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
604 Elm Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Grades: 1-4
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Grades: 1-4
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
5th And 6th Grade Ctr.
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Grades: 5-6
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Grades: 1-4
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
7th And 8th Grade Ctr.
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Grades: 7-8
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Grades: PK-K
| 377 students
Sikeston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Grades: K-4
| 186 students
New Dawn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Grades: 5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sikeston, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Sikeston, MO include Sikeston Sr. High School, Lee Hunter Elementary School and Scott Co. Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sikeston, MO?
12 public schools are located in Sikeston, MO.
What percentage of students in Sikeston, MO go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Sikeston, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston, MO?
Sikeston, MO public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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