For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,174 students in Macon, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 233 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Macon, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Macon, MO are Macon Senior High School, Macon Middle School and Macon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Macon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Macon, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Macon, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Macon, MO include Macon Senior High School, Macon Middle School and Macon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Macon?
5 public schools are located in Macon.
What percentage of students in Macon go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Macon are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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