Best Dade County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 670 students in Dade County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville R-ii School, Dadeville Sr. High School and Lockwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade 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 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dade County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dadeville R-ii School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Dadeville Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Montgomery
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Everton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville R-ii School, Dadeville Sr. High School and Lockwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dade County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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