Best Public Elementary Schools in Sikeston, MO (2025-26)

Best Sikeston Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,655 students in Sikeston, MO.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO are Lee Hunter Elementary School, New Dawn School and Sikeston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sikeston, MO public elementary schools have an score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Sikeston, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lee Hunter Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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315 Baker Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-2200

Gr: 1-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #22.

New Dawn School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360

Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #33.

Sikeston Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
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100 Twitty Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0792

Gr: 5-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #44.

Southeast Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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2300 Ables Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0707

Gr: 1-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #55.

Wing Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1123 Gen George E Day Parkway
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0615

Gr: 1-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #66.

Scott Co. Central Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511

Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: n/an/a

Sikeston Hope Center

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230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652

Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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Sikeston, Missouri 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Morehouse Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011

Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

New Dawn (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360

Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414

Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Sikeston, MO include Lee Hunter Elementary School, New Dawn School and Sikeston Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Sikeston?

7 public elementary schools are located in Sikeston.

What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston?

Sikeston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).