4 schools in Hamilton
Hamilton, Missouri runs a public-school system of 4 campuses with combined enrollment around 630 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Hamilton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON ELEM. | Elementary | PK-05 | 270 |
| HAMILTON MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 150 |
| NEW YORK ELEM. | Elementary | PK-08 | 24 |
| PENNEY HIGH | High | 09-12 | 186 |
About Hamilton
Public education in Hamilton, Missouri runs across 4 schools that instructs roughly 630 students. By footprint, Hamilton sits in the compact bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Hamilton is around 158 students, 59% below the Missouri average of about 382.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 675 students in SY 2017-18 versus 630 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 97% to 93% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Hamilton discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.