For the 2026 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 Middle School and East Buchanan Elementary 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 41% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lathrop Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Cameron Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Gr: PK-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 Middle School and East Buchanan Elementary 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 33% (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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