| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Grove C-4 School District | Pilot Grove | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 235 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Prairie Home R-V School District | Prairie Home | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 142 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Boonville R-I School District | Boonville | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,584 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Otterville R-VI School District | Otterville | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 212 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cooper County R-IV School District | Bunceton | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 92 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cooper County compares
Together they enroll 2,265 students across 13 schools. The largest is Boonville R-I School District with 1,584 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Cooper County, Missouri
Cooper County has 5 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cooper County is Pilot Grove C-4 School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cooper County, MO?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Cooper County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cooper County, MO?
Of the districts serving Cooper County, Pilot Grove C-4 School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.