For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,354 students in Grundy County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grundy County, MO are Laredo Elementary School, Spickard Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grundy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
106 W Main
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Spickard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 N 4th St
Spickard, MO 64679
(660) 485-6121
Spickard, MO 64679
(660) 485-6121
Gr: K-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Se 20th St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
S.m Rissler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 W 4th Terr
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2228
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2228
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-4328
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-4328
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Trenton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2291
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Grundy Co. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Sw Border St
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 673-6511
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 673-6511
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grundy County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Grundy County, MO include Laredo Elementary School, Spickard Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy County?
7 public schools are located in Grundy County.
What percentage of students in Grundy County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grundy County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grundy County include: S.m Rissler Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. S.m Rissler Elementary School, Spickard Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School
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