Best Cardwell Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 242 students in Cardwell, MO.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Cardwell, MO are Southland High School and Southland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cardwell, MO public elementary schools have an score of 13% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cardwell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cardwell, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southland High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
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500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531

Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Southland Elementary School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564

Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cardwell, MO?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Cardwell, MO include Southland High School and Southland Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Cardwell?

2 public elementary schools are located in Cardwell.

What is the racial composition of students in Cardwell?

Cardwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).