For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 594 students in South West City, MO.
The top-ranked public school in South West City, MO is Southwest City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South West City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in South West City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in South West City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest City Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-2 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South West City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in South West City, MO include Southwest City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South West City?
2 public schools are located in South West City.
What is the racial composition of students in South West City?
South West City public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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