For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,557 students in 63801, MO (there are , serving 223 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 63801, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63801, MO are Sikeston Senior High School, Lee Hunter Elementary School and Scott Co. Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63801 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63801, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 63801, MO 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sikeston Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 977 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Baker Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200
Grades: 1-4
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615
Grades: 1-4
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Sikeston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792
Grades: 5-6
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707
Grades: 1-4
| 249 students
Rank: #88.
Sikeston Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Grades: PK-K
| 362 students
63801, Missouri 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Grades: K-4
| 186 students
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Grades: 5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63801, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63801, MO include Sikeston Senior High School, Lee Hunter Elementary School and Scott Co. Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63801?
12 public schools are located in 63801.
What percentage of students in 63801 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 63801 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63801?
63801 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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