For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 594 students in South West City, MO.
The top ranked public school in South West City, MO is Southwest City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South West City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in South West City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in South West City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest City Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Grades: PK-2
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South West City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in South West City, MO include Southwest City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South West City?
2 public schools are located in South West City.
What is the racial composition of students in South West City?
South West City public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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