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 Buffalo Middle 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 42% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Gr: PK-4 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 State Rd P
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Gr: K-4 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 Buffalo Middle 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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