For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 631 students in Purdy, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Purdy, MO are Purdy Elementary School and Purdy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Purdy, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Purdy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Purdy, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purdy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Purdy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Purdy Early Learning Center
Magnet School
201 Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Purdy, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Purdy, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Purdy, MO include Purdy Elementary School and Purdy High School.
How many public schools are located in Purdy?
3 public schools are located in Purdy.
What is the racial composition of students in Purdy?
Purdy public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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