For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,212 students in Chillicothe, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, MO are Dewey Elementary School, Field Elementary School and Verelle Peniston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chillicothe, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dewey Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 Dickinson Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4255
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4255
Grades: 4-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Oak
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-2909
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-2909
Grades: 2-3
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Grades: PK-1
| 332 students
Chillicothe, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, MO include Dewey Elementary School, Field Elementary School and Verelle Peniston School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chillicothe?
5 public elementary schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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