Public schools in Boonville, MO
8 open public schools with an address in Boonville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,662
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Boonville public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Boonville, MO: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,662 students, an average of 208 per school. The largest campus is Boonville High (527 students), and the largest elementary school is Hannah Cole Primary (419).
Boonville R-I operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 94% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Boonville
Elementary schools in Boonville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Barton Elem. Boonville R-I | 03–05 | 298 | 14:1 | |
| Hannah Cole Primary Boonville R-I | PK–02 | 419 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Boonville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Speed Elliott Middle Boonville R-I | 06–08 | 313 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Boonville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonslick Technical Educ. Ctr. Boonville R-I · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Boonville Correctional Center Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Boonville High Boonville R-I | 09–12 | 527 | 15.1:1 | |
| Boonville Treatment Center Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Boonville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Academy Boonville R-I · Virtual | KG–12 | 105 | 10.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.2%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black6.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Boonville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,662 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Boonville
How many public schools are in Boonville, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Boonville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,662 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Boonville?
Schools with an address in Boonville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Boonville R-I (6 schools), Department of Corrections (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Boonville?
Boonville High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Boonville, with 527 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Boonville?
No school with an address in Boonville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Boonville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Boonville public schools is 12.7:1, similar to the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Boonville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities