For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,324 students in Perry County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, MO are Perryville Elementary School and Perry Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: 3-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Co. Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
326 College St.
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: PK-2
| 474 students
Perry County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Child. Special Ed. Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, MO include Perryville Elementary School and Perry Co. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perry County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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