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Best Livingston County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 525 students in Livingston County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, MO are Verelle Peniston School, Chillicothe Middle School and Livingston Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Livingston County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Livingston Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Waite St
Chula, MO 64635
(660) 639-3135
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Livingston County, MO

Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Garrison Elementary School (Closed 2023)
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, MO include Verelle Peniston School, Chillicothe Middle School and Livingston Co. Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Livingston County?
4 public middle schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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