For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,012 students in Clinton, MO (there are , serving 258 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Clinton, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Clinton, MO are Davis Elementary School, Clinton Sr. High School and Clinton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6714 Sw Hwy T
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Clinton Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 S 2nd Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2247
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2247
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 S 8th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Gr: 3-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8229 E Highway 7
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Clinton
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
502 S 5th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Technical School
Vocational School
602 S 5th
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
809 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Gr: K-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Clinton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton, MO include Davis Elementary School, Clinton Sr. High School and Clinton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
8 public schools are located in Clinton.
What percentage of students in Clinton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Clinton are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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