Scott City: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Scott City. Scott City Elem. is the largest at 270 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 755 students.
- ~1,457 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,457 residents per school. 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | SCOTT CITY R-I |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 755 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 66 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 408 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 54.0% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center |
| Nearest College · City | Cape Girardeau |
| Nearest College · Phone | (573) 576-1149 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Scott City Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2106 Main St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (573) 264-2413 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 63780 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1716 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.2% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12