For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,176 students in 63601, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in 63601, MO are Special Acres School, Central High School and West County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63601 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63601, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63601, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 Eighth St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Rebel Dr
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
West County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W Fite St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
West County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Elm St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
North County Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Parkside
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 3-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Columbia
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
North Co. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 E Chestnut
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: PK-2 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
63601, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Closed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
519 8th St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: Inquire with school | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 63601, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 63601, MO include Special Acres School, Central High School and West County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63601?
11 public schools are located in 63601.
What is the racial composition of students in 63601?
63601 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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