For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 480 students in Salisbury, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 129 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Salisbury, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, MO are Salisbury High School and Salisbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Salisbury, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 E 6th St
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, MO include Salisbury High School and Salisbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Salisbury?
2 public schools are located in Salisbury.
What percentage of students in Salisbury go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Salisbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).