For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 772 students in Charleston, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Charleston, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Charleston, MO are Charleston High School, Charleston Upper Elementary School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charleston, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 S Main St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Grades: 4-6
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Grades: PK-3
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charleston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Grades: K
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charleston, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Charleston, MO include Charleston High School, Charleston Upper Elementary School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charleston?
4 public schools are located in Charleston.
What percentage of students in Charleston go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Charleston are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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