For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,552 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, MO are East Buchanan Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Cameron Veterans 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clinton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Center
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Cameron Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
915 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Grades: 3-5
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #77.
Lathrop Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Center
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #88.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 139 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 East Buchanan Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Cameron Veterans Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton County, MO?
8 public elementary schools are located in Clinton County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County, MO?
Clinton County, MO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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