For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,601 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, MO are Parkview Elementary School, Lathrop Elementary School and Lathrop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 S Harris
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Lathrop Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Cameron Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
915 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #77.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 N Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
Turning Point High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
423 N. Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, MO include Parkview Elementary School, Lathrop Elementary School and Lathrop Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clinton County include: Ellis Elementary School vs. Lathrop Elementary School, Lathrop Elementary School vs. Ellis Elementary School, East Buchanan Elementary School vs. Lathrop Elementary School
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