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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Stoddard County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 4,883 students in Stoddard County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Stoddard County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stoddard County, MO are Richland Elementary School, Richland High School and Advance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoddard County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Stoddard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Stoddard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Advance Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3564
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Bernie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
121 S Spiker
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Dexter High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Advance High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Puxico Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Crowley Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
910 Nina St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Bernie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
516 W Main
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5334
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Puxico High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1213 Central Dr
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1020
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Bloomfield Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Bell City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Puxico Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1616.
Bell City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4562
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Bloomfield High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1919.
T. S. Hill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1107 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Advance Preschool
420 Industrial Dr.
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3098
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Center
Alternative School
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2159
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Elementary Preschool
915 W.grant
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Elementary School
915 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Gr: K-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Stoddard County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Stoddard County, MO include Richland Elementary School, Richland High School and Advance Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stoddard County?
23 public schools are located in Stoddard County.
What percentage of students in Stoddard County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Stoddard County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stoddard County?
Stoddard County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Stoddard County are often viewed compared to one another?

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