For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,661 students in 65233, MO (there are , serving 235 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 65233, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 65233, MO are Boonville High School, Laura Speed Elliott Middle School and David Barton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65233 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65233, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65233, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boonville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pirate Drive
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Laura Speed Elliott Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6649
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6649
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
David Barton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
814 Locust St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6527
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6527
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonville Correctional Center
Alternative School
1216 E Morgan St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonville Treatment Center
Alternative School
1216 E Morgan St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Grades: PK-2
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 65233, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65233, MO include Boonville High School, Laura Speed Elliott Middle School and David Barton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 65233?
8 public schools are located in 65233.
What percentage of students in 65233 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 65233 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65233?
65233 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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