For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,077 students in Perry County, MO (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,292 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Perry County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, MO are Perryville Sr. High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perryville Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Perry Co. Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Perryville Area Car Tech Center
Vocational School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
326 College St.
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: PK-2 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perry County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, MO include Perryville Sr. High School, Perryville Elementary School and Perry Co. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
5 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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