For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,053 students in Potosi, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Potosi, MO are Potosi Elementary School, Trojan Intermediate and John A. Evans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potosi, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Potosi have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Potosi, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 State Hwy P
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Gr: PK-3 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Trojan Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
367 Intermediate Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Gr: 4-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
John A. Evans Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 S Lead St
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Potosi High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Trojan Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Citadel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Mine
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Potosi, Missouri 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Citadel (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Mines
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
400 N Mine
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-9863
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-9863
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Potosi, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Potosi, MO include Potosi Elementary School, Trojan Intermediate and John A. Evans Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Potosi?
5 public schools are located in Potosi.
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi?
Potosi public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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