For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 932 students in Chillicothe, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chillicothe, MO are Chillicothe High School, Verelle Peniston School and Chillicothe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chillicothe, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Gr: PK-1
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical School
Vocational School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chillicothe, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Chillicothe, MO include Chillicothe High School, Verelle Peniston School and Chillicothe Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chillicothe?
5 public schools are located in Chillicothe.
What percentage of students in Chillicothe go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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