Best Clark County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 694 students in Clark County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clark County, MO are Running Fox Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and Clark Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Clark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Running Fox Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27192 Us Highway 61
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
751 W Chestnut
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clark Co. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
384 N Jefferson
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clark County, MO

Clark County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
R.r.1 Box 62c
Luray, MO 63453
(660) 866-2222
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
One Bulldog Dr
Revere, MO 63465
(660) 948-2621
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
515 N Walnut St
Wyaconda, MO 63474
(660) 479-5668
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clark County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clark County, MO include Running Fox Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and Clark Co. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clark County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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