For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,662 students in Boonville, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 235 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Boonville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Boonville, MO are Boonville High School, David Barton Elementary School and Laura Speed Elliott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boonville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Boonville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Boonville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boonville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Drive
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
David Barton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
814 Locust St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6527
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6527
Gr: 3-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Laura Speed Elliott Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6649
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6649
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Boonville Correctional Center
Alternative School
1216 E Morgan St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Boonville Treatment Center
Alternative School
1216 E Morgan St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
736 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7474
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7474
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Boonville, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Boonville, MO include Boonville High School, David Barton Elementary School and Laura Speed Elliott Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Boonville?
8 public schools are located in Boonville.
What percentage of students in Boonville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Boonville are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boonville?
Boonville public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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