For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 908 students in Steelville, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Steelville, MO are Steelville High School, Steelville Middle School and Steelville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steelville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Steelville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Steelville, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steelville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17154 Highway 19
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2144
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Steelville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Main St
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2176
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2176
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Steelville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
868 W Main St
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2099
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2099
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Steelville, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Steelville, MO include Steelville High School, Steelville Middle School and Steelville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Steelville?
3 public schools are located in Steelville.
What is the racial composition of students in Steelville?
Steelville public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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