Public schools in Kirksville, MO
5 open public schools with an address in Kirksville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,374
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kirksville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Kirksville, MO: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,374 students, an average of 475 per school. The largest campus is Kirksville Sr. High (791 students), and the largest elementary school is Kirksville Primary (539).
Every listed school belongs to Kirksville R-III. 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 12.2:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% 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 Kirksville
Elementary schools in Kirksville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville Primary Kirksville R-III | PK–02 | 539 | 8.5:1 | |
| Ray Miller Elem. Kirksville R-III | 03–05 | 530 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Kirksville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Matthew Middle School Kirksville R-III | 06–08 | 514 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Kirksville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville Area Tech. Ctr. Kirksville R-III · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Kirksville Sr. High Kirksville R-III | 09–12 | 791 | 17.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.6%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black11%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Kirksville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,374 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kirksville
How many public schools are in Kirksville, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Kirksville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,374 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kirksville?
All listed public schools with an address in Kirksville belong to Kirksville R-III. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kirksville?
Kirksville Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kirksville, with 791 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kirksville?
No school with an address in Kirksville 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 Kirksville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kirksville public schools is 12.2:1, 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 Kirksville 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