For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,843 students in Aurora, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Aurora, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, MO are Aurora High School, Robinson School and Aurora Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Aurora, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Prospect St
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Robinson School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-5651
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-5651
Gr: 3-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Aurora Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Olive
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3630
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3630
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Terrace Dr
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Gr: PK-2 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Aurora, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, MO include Aurora High School, Robinson School and Aurora Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
4 public schools are located in Aurora.
What percentage of students in Aurora go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Aurora are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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