For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 322 students in Tarkio, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Tarkio, MO are Tarkio Elementary School and Tarkio Jh And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarkio, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Tarkio have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Tarkio, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarkio Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Pine St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Tarkio Jh And High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 S Eleventh St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Tarkio, Missouri ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tarkio, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Tarkio, MO include Tarkio Elementary School and Tarkio Jh And High School.
How many public schools are located in Tarkio?
2 public schools are located in Tarkio.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarkio?
Tarkio public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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