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Best Audrain County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,298 students in Audrain County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 463 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Audrain County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Audrain County, MO are Community Elementary School, Van-far Elementary School and Mcmillan Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Audrain County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Audrain County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Audrain County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Van-far Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Gr: PK-K | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Mexico High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
704 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Gr: 1-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 W Curtis
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Gr: 1-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Women E. Recep/diag Cor C/acad
Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Women E. Recep/diag Cor C/diag
Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Women's East Region Trtmt Center
Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Audrain County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Audrain County, MO include Community Elementary School, Van-far Elementary School and Mcmillan Early Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Audrain County?
13 public schools are located in Audrain County.
What percentage of students in Audrain County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Audrain County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Audrain County?
Audrain County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Audrain County are often viewed compared to one another?

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