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Best St. Clair County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 813 students in St. Clair County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in St. Clair County, MO are Osceola Elementary School, Hudson Elementary School and Osceola Jr.-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in St. Clair County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
76 Se Hwy Ww
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8333
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Osceola Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Se Hwy Ww
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8144
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Appleton City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Appleton City Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: K-6
Rank: #66.
Roscoe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Sw 300 Rd
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Clair County, MO

St. Clair County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Appleton City Middle School (Closed 2023)
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Prairie View Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in St. Clair County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in St. Clair County, MO include Osceola Elementary School, Hudson Elementary School and Osceola Jr.-sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in St. Clair County?
6 public schools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St. Clair County include: Appleton City High School vs. Osceola Jr.-sr. High School

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