For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,314 students in Centralia, MO (there are , serving 186 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Centralia, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Centralia, MO are Centralia High School, Chester Boren Middle School and Centralia Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Centralia, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
849 S Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3508
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3508
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Boren Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 N Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2617
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2617
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Centralia Intermediate
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 W Lakeview
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3451
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3451
Grades: 3-5
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 S Rollins
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2014
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2014
Grades: PK-2
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Centralia, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Centralia, MO include Centralia High School, Chester Boren Middle School and Centralia Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Centralia?
4 public schools are located in Centralia.
What percentage of students in Centralia go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Centralia are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Centralia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Centralia include: Centralia Intermediate vs. Chance Elementary School, Chance Elementary School vs. Centralia Intermediate
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