Public schools in Sullivan, MO
6 open public schools with an address in Sullivan, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,245
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sullivan public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Sullivan, MO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,245 students, an average of 374 per school. The largest campus is Sullivan Sr. High (668 students), and the largest elementary school is Sullivan Primary (453).
Sullivan operates the most schools here (4), and 3 regular districts have at least one Sullivan campus. 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 10.6:1, lower than 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.
About 44% 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 Sullivan
Elementary schools in Sullivan
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bluff Elem. Spring Bluff R-Xv | KG–08 | 217 | 10.9:1 | |
| Strain-Japan Elem. Strain-Japan R-Xvi | PK–08 | 87 | 8.2:1 | |
| Sullivan Elem. Sullivan | 03–05 | 386 | 10.2:1 | |
| Sullivan Primary Sullivan | PK–02 | 453 | 10.1:1 |
Middle schools in Sullivan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Middle Sullivan | 06–08 | 434 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Sullivan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Sr. High Sullivan | 09–12 | 668 | 13.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.5%
- Hispanic3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Sullivan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,245 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sullivan
How many public schools are in Sullivan, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Sullivan: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,245 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sullivan?
Schools with an address in Sullivan belong to 3 education agencies, led by Sullivan (4 schools), Spring Bluff R-Xv (1 school), Strain-Japan R-Xvi (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Sullivan?
Sullivan Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sullivan, with 668 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sullivan?
No school with an address in Sullivan 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 Sullivan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sullivan public schools is 10.6:1, lower than 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 Sullivan 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