For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,257 students in Kennett, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kennett, MO are South Elementary School and Kennett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennett, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kennett have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Kennett, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S Kennett St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Gr: 3-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Kennett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 College Ave
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Ely St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: K-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Kennett, Missouri ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1140
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1140
Gr: K | 175 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kennett, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kennett, MO include South Elementary School and Kennett Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kennett?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kennett.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennett?
Kennett public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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