For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,534 students in 63501, MO (there are , serving 239 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 63501, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63501, MO are Kirksville Sr. High School, Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 63501 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63501, MO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63501, MO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Center
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Grades: PK-2
| 727 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63501, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63501, MO include Kirksville Sr. High School, Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 63501?
5 public schools are located in 63501.
What percentage of students in 63501 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 63501 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63501?
63501 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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