For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 831 students in Cadet, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Cadet, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cadet, MO are Kingston Elementary School, Kingston High School and Kingston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cadet, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Cadet have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Cadet, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: 3-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Kingston High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Kingston Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: PK-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cadet, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Cadet, MO include Kingston Elementary School, Kingston High School and Kingston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cadet?
4 public schools are located in Cadet.
What percentage of students in Cadet go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Cadet are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cadet?
Cadet public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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