For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,003 students in East Prairie, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in East Prairie, MO are East Prairie High School, East Prairie Elementary School and East Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Prairie, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in East Prairie have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in East Prairie, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Prairie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Walnut
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3564
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3564
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wilkinson St
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Washington Street
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Gr: 5-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Prairie, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in East Prairie, MO include East Prairie High School, East Prairie Elementary School and East Prairie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in East Prairie?
3 public schools are located in East Prairie.
What is the racial composition of students in East Prairie?
East Prairie public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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