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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 41%), 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 33% (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 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 170 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: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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 33% (majority Black).

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