For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 558 students in Charleston, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston, MO are Charleston Middle School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charleston, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 S Main St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Charleston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Grades: K
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston, MO include Charleston Middle School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charleston, MO?
2 public elementary schools are located in Charleston, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston, MO?
Charleston, MO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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