For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,323 students in Sullivan, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 117 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sullivan, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan, MO are Spring Bluff Elementary School, Sullivan Sr. High School and Sullivan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Sullivan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sullivan, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9374 Hwy 185
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Grades: K-8
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1073 E Vine St
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 W Washington
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Strain-japan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4640 Hwy H
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Rank: #55.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1156 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
1132 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: PK-2
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sullivan, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan, MO include Spring Bluff Elementary School, Sullivan Sr. High School and Sullivan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sullivan?
6 public schools are located in Sullivan.
What percentage of students in Sullivan go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sullivan are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan?
Sullivan public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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