For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,655 students in Sikeston, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO are Lee Hunter Elementary School, Scott Co. Central Elementary School and Wing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sikeston, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sikeston, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Baker Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Grades: 1-4
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Grades: 1-4
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Sikeston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Grades: 5-6
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Grades: 1-4
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Sikeston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Grades: K-4
| 186 students
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Grades: 5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO include Lee Hunter Elementary School, Scott Co. Central Elementary School and Wing Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sikeston?
7 public elementary schools are located in Sikeston.
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston?
Sikeston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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