For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 898 students in New Madrid, MO (there are , serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in New Madrid, MO are New Madrid Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Madrid, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in New Madrid have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in New Madrid, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
7960 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Madrid, MO?
The top ranked public schools in New Madrid, MO include New Madrid Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in New Madrid?
5 public schools are located in New Madrid.
What percentage of students in New Madrid go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid?
New Madrid public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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