For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 445 students in Hamilton, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MO are New York Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Hamilton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New York Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6061 Ne State Rte U
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7650 Nw Harley Road
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-4811
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-4811
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MO include New York Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton 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).
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