For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 858 students in Piedmont, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 33 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Piedmont, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, MO are Clearwater High School, Clearwater Elementary School and Clearwater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piedmont, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Piedmont have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Piedmont, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearwater High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 North Main Street
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clearwater Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, MO include Clearwater High School, Clearwater Elementary School and Clearwater Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Piedmont?
3 public schools are located in Piedmont.
What percentage of students in Piedmont go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Piedmont are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont?
Piedmont public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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