For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,655 students in Sikeston, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO are Lee Hunter Elementary School, New Dawn School and Sikeston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sikeston, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sikeston, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Baker Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Gr: 1-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Sikeston Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Gr: 5-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Gr: 1-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Gr: 1-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Scott Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Sikeston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO include Lee Hunter Elementary School, New Dawn School and Sikeston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sikeston?
7 public elementary schools are located in Sikeston.
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston?
Sikeston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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