| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettis County R-V School District | Houstonia | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 317 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Green Ridge R-VIII School District | Green Ridge | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 368 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Sedalia 200 School District | Sedalia | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 5,042 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| La Monte R-IV School District | La Monte | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 306 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pettis County R-XII School District | SEDALIA | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 113 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Smithton R-VI School District | Smithton | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 544 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Pettis County compares
Together they enroll 6,690 students across 18 schools. The largest is Sedalia 200 School District with 5,042 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Pettis County, Missouri
Pettis County has 6 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pettis County is Pettis County R-V School District (9/10). 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 Pettis County, MO?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Pettis 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 Pettis County, MO?
Of the districts serving Pettis County, Pettis County R-V School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.