Best Carterville Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 243 students in Carterville, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Carterville, MO is Carterville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carterville, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Carterville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Carterville, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carterville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
210 E Hall
Carterville, MO 64835
(417) 673-6080
Gr: K-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carterville, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Carterville, MO include Carterville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carterville?
1 public schools are located in Carterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Carterville?
Carterville public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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