For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 201 students in Cooter, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Cooter, MO are Cooter High School and Cooter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooter, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Cooter have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cooter, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooter High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Cooter Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4584
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4584
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cooter, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Cooter, MO include Cooter High School and Cooter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cooter?
2 public schools are located in Cooter.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooter?
Cooter public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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