For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 621 students in Putnam County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, MO are Putnam Co. High School, Putnam Co. Middle School and Putnam Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Putnam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Co. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 S 20th
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2481
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2481
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Putnam Co. Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 S 18th
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-3237
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-3237
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S 20th
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2494
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2494
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, MO include Putnam Co. High School, Putnam Co. Middle School and Putnam Co. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County?
3 public schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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