For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 480 students in Salisbury, MO (there are , serving 147 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Salisbury, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Salisbury, MO are Salisbury High School and Salisbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Salisbury, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 E 6th St
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salisbury, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Salisbury, MO include Salisbury High School and Salisbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Salisbury?
2 public schools are located in Salisbury.
What percentage of students in Salisbury go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Salisbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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