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Best Kennett Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,858 students in Kennett, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Kennett, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kennett, MO are South Elementary School, Kennett High School and Kennett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennett, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Kennett have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Kennett, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
920 S Kennett St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Gr: 3-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Kennett High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Kennett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 College Ave
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
1600 Ely Street
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School
1600 Ely St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: K-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Gr: 9-12
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Kennett, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dreamers High School (Closed 2006)
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1102
Gr: 8-12
West Kindergarten (Closed 2005)
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1140
Gr: K | 175 students Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kennett, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Kennett, MO include South Elementary School, Kennett High School and Kennett Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kennett?
7 public schools are located in Kennett.
What percentage of students in Kennett go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Kennett are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kennett?
Kennett public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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