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Best Schools in Sturgeon, Missouri

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.2/10
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Choosing a school in Sturgeon?

Use this page to compare every school in Sturgeon by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Sturgeon Middle

5.3/10

Middle · Sturgeon R-v. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Sturgeon Elementary

5.2/10

Elementary · Sturgeon R-v. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Sturgeon High

5.2/10

High · Sturgeon R-v. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Sturgeon for 2026 are Sturgeon Middle (5.3/10), Sturgeon Elementary (5.2/10), and Sturgeon High (5.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

in this city

Avg Score

5.2

out of 10

Median Home

$184,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Sturgeon

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Sturgeon Middle 5.3 / 10
2 Sturgeon Elementary 5.2 / 10
3 Sturgeon High 5.2 / 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
5.2/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$86,959

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$184,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
31%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
32 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Sturgeon compares

Missouri rank

#232 of 258

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Missouri avg (6.3)

Median household income

$87k

132% of Missouri median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Sturgeon, Missouri

Sturgeon, Missouri is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.2 out of 10, schools in Sturgeon show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Sturgeon is Sturgeon Middle with a composite score of 5.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Sturgeon is served by 1 school district: STURGEON R-V. These districts collectively serve 2,207 students.

Sturgeon's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $86,959. The poverty rate in the area is 2.8%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 65284 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 224 students · Pre-K–5th 5.2

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 98 students · 6th–8th 5.3

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 138 students · 9th–12th 5.2

Schools in Sturgeon

Sturgeon, Missouri · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$86,959

Median Home Value

$184,000

Median Rent

$886/mo

Population

2,172

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Community Profile

Sturgeon has a median household income of $86,959. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $184,000, with a median rent of $886/month. The local poverty rate of 2.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Sturgeon, Missouri

How many schools are in Sturgeon, Missouri?

Sturgeon has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Sturgeon, Missouri?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sturgeon is 5.2 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 Sturgeon, Missouri?

The top-ranked school in Sturgeon on MySchoolScout is Sturgeon Middle with a composite score of 5.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Sturgeon, Missouri?

The top-ranked elementary school in Sturgeon on MySchoolScout is Sturgeon Elementary with a composite score of 5.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Sturgeon, Missouri?

The top-ranked middle school in Sturgeon on MySchoolScout is Sturgeon Middle with a composite score of 5.3/10.

What is the best high school in Sturgeon, Missouri?

The top-ranked high school in Sturgeon on MySchoolScout is Sturgeon High with a composite score of 5.2/10.

How many school districts serve Sturgeon, Missouri?

Sturgeon is served by 1 school district: Sturgeon R-v.

What is the education level in Sturgeon, Missouri?

According to Census data, 31% of adults in Sturgeon have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Sturgeon, Missouri?

The median household income in Sturgeon is approximately $86,959 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sturgeon, Missouri?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sturgeon is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sturgeon, 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.