For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,559 students in Pike County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 124 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pike County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, MO are Boncl Elementary School, Clopton High School and Bowling Green Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boncl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Clopton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Frankford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 School Street
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
Rank: #55.
Louisiana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6181
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Clopton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Louisiana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Haley Ave
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6904
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6904
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Louisiana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #1010.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1111.
Bowling Green High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pike/lincoln Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
430 Vo-tech Rd
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 E Maple
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Lillian Schaper (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
902 Independence Dr Box 86
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pike County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, MO include Boncl Elementary School, Clopton High School and Bowling Green Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
12 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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