For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in Dallas County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, MO are Skyline Elementary School, Skyline Middle School and Mallory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas 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 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Grades: 5-8
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25 State Rd P
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Grades: K-4
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, MO include Skyline Elementary School, Skyline Middle School and Mallory Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dallas County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dallas County include: Skyline Middle School vs. Buffalo Middle School
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