For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 684 students in Portageville, MO (there are , serving 76 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Portageville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Portageville, MO are Portageville Elementary School and Portageville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portageville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Portageville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Portageville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portageville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Portageville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Portageville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3853
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3853
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portageville, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Portageville, MO include Portageville Elementary School and Portageville High School.
How many public schools are located in Portageville?
2 public schools are located in Portageville.
What percentage of students in Portageville go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Portageville are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portageville?
Portageville public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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