Best Schools in Imperial, Missouri
11 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Imperial?
Use this page to compare every school in Imperial by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Seckman Elem.
Elementary · Fox C-6. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem.
Elementary · Fox C-6. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Clyde Hamrick Elem.
Elementary · Fox C-6. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Imperial for 2026 are Seckman Elem. (9.0/10), Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem. (8.7/10), and Clyde Hamrick Elem. (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$259,400
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$259,400
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 13% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Imperial schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Imperial
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seckman Elem. | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem. | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Clyde Hamrick Elem. | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Seckman Sr. High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Windsor High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Windsor Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Antonia Elem. | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | St Joseph Catholic School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Seckman Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Windsor Intermediate | 4.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $95,891
- Median home value
- $259,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86%
27% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Imperial compares
Missouri rank
#100 of 258
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Missouri avg (6.3)
Median household income
$96k
146% of Missouri median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Imperial, Missouri
Imperial, Missouri offers parents 10 ranked public schools with an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 — a solid starting point for a suburb of this size. The city's elementary sector is where performance peaks: three schools, all at the elementary level, score 7 or above, meaning 30% of Imperial's public schools clear that above-average threshold. That concentration of strong elementary options gives families with younger children real choices worth comparing.
Raymond Nancy Hodge Elementary leads the city at 9.2 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked schools and a genuine outlier in this landscape. Clyde Hamrick Elementary and Seckman Elementary both score 7.5, rounding out a trio of high-performing elementary campuses that anchor the upper tier. Parents entering the kindergarten-through-fifth-grade years have a clear set of top targets.
The middle range thins out. Seckman Senior High scores 6.0 out of 10, sitting just above average for the city overall, while Antonia Elementary lands at 5.8. That gap between the top three elementaries and the rest of the ranked schools is notable — families should think carefully about what happens after elementary when planning a long-term school choice. The city's average of 5.9 is pulled up primarily by those three top performers; without them, the floor is lower.
Practically speaking, Imperial's school landscape rewards parents who do neighborhood-level research rather than relying on city-wide averages. Attendance boundaries determine which elementary a child qualifies for, and the difference between the highest and lowest performers here is more than three points on a 10-point scale — a meaningful spread. Parents who can access Raymond Nancy Hodge Elementary or either Seckman or Clyde Hamrick campus are looking at schools that outperform the typical Missouri suburban elementary. For middle school and high school years, the data suggests widening the search to nearby districts or looking closely at magnet and open-enrollment options in the greater St. Louis metro area before committing long-term.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 433 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.0 | ||
| 2 | 329 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 | ||
| 3 | 399 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 4 | 522 students · Pre-K–2nd | 6.5 | ||
| 5 | 474 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 6 | 612 students · 3rd–5th | 4.6 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Joseph Catholic School
Private
334 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.7 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 652 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 2 | 713 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,766 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 874 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
Schools in Imperial
Imperial, Missouri · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$95,891
Median Home Value
$259,400
Median Rent
$965/mo
Population
28,741
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Community Profile
Imperial has a median household income of $95,891. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $259,400, with a median rent of $965/month. The local poverty rate of 4.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Missouri
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
Resources
School Districts (2)
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Missouri
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Imperial, Missouri
How many schools are in Imperial, Missouri?
Imperial has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Imperial, Missouri?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Imperial is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Imperial, Missouri?
The top-ranked school in Imperial on MySchoolScout is Seckman Elem. with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Imperial, Missouri?
The top-ranked elementary school in Imperial on MySchoolScout is Seckman Elem. with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Imperial, Missouri?
The top-ranked middle school in Imperial on MySchoolScout is Windsor Middle with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best high school in Imperial, Missouri?
The top-ranked high school in Imperial on MySchoolScout is Seckman Sr. High with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Imperial, Missouri?
Imperial is served by 2 school districts: Fox C-6, Windsor C-1.
What is the education level in Imperial, Missouri?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Imperial have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Imperial, Missouri?
The median household income in Imperial is approximately $95,891 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Imperial, Missouri?
Yes, Imperial has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Joseph Catholic School with a score of 5.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Imperial, Missouri?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Imperial is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Imperial, Missouri?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.