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Best 63801 Missouri Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,618 students in 63801, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 258 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 63801, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 63801, MO are Lee Hunter Elementary School, Sikeston Senior High School and New Dawn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63801 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63801, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best 63801, MO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 Baker Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Gr: 1-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Sikeston Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Sikeston Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Gr: 5-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Gr: 1-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Sikeston Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Gr: 1-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Scott Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Hope Center
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Kindergarten Center
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Gr: PK-K | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 63801, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 63801, MO include Lee Hunter Elementary School, Sikeston Senior High School and New Dawn School.
How many public schools are located in 63801?
12 public schools are located in 63801.
What percentage of students in 63801 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 63801 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63801?
63801 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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