For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 992 students in Ironton, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Ironton, MO are Arcadia Valley Elementary School, Arcadia Valley High School and Arcadia Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ironton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ironton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ironton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12
Ironton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ironton, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Ironton, MO include Arcadia Valley Elementary School, Arcadia Valley High School and Arcadia Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ironton?
4 public schools are located in Ironton.
What is the racial composition of students in Ironton?
Ironton public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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