Top 10 Best Caldwell County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,543 students in Caldwell County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, MO are Polo Middle School, Braymer High School and Breckenridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Caldwell County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polo Middle School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Braymer High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Breckenridge Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Grades: PK-6
| 33 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kingston Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
139 E Lincoln
Kingston, MO 64650
(816) 586-3111
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
New York Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6061 Ne State Rte U
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7650 Nw Harley Road
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-4811
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Cowgill Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
341 E 6th St
Cowgill, MO 64637
(660) 255-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: #88.
Braymer Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #99.
Penney High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #1111.
Mirabile Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2954 Sw State Rte D
Polo, MO 64671
(816) 586-4129
Grades: PK-8
| 36 students
Rank: #1212.
Breckenridge High School
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Polo Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 147 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Polo High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2524
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, MO include Polo Middle School, Braymer High School and Breckenridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell County, MO?
14 public schools are located in Caldwell County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County, MO?
Caldwell County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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