For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,960 students in Adair County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adair County, MO are Adair Co. Elementary School, Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adair Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 W Dewey
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Gr: 3-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Adair Co. Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Gr: PK-2 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adair County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adair County, MO include Adair Co. Elementary School, Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adair County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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