For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 429 students in Wheaton, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Wheaton, MO are Wheaton High School and Wheaton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheaton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wheaton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wheaton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Wheaton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7240
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7240
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheaton, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Wheaton, MO include Wheaton High School and Wheaton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wheaton?
2 public schools are located in Wheaton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton?
Wheaton public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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