For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 776 students in Charleston, MO (there are , serving 50 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Charleston, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Charleston, MO are Charleston High School, Charleston Middle School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charleston, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 S Main St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Gr: 4-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Gr: PK-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Gr: 7-12
Charleston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charleston, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Charleston, MO include Charleston High School, Charleston Middle School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charleston?
4 public schools are located in Charleston.
What percentage of students in Charleston go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Charleston are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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