For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 712 students in Puxico, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Puxico, MO are Puxico Jr. High School, Mingo Puxico Technical High School and Puxico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puxico, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Puxico have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Puxico, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Puxico Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Puxico High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Puxico Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Puxico, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Puxico, MO include Puxico Jr. High School, Mingo Puxico Technical High School and Puxico High School.
How many public schools are located in Puxico?
4 public schools are located in Puxico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puxico?
Puxico public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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