For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,012 students in Clinton, MO (there are , serving 259 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 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 3/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
709 S 8th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Grades: 3-5
| 382 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Clinton
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 S 5th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Technical School
Vocational School
602 S 5th
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
809 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Grades: K-2
| 365 students
Clinton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
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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