For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,183 students in Hannibal, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hannibal, MO are Oakwood Elementary School, Mississippi Valley School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hannibal, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hannibal have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hannibal, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3716 Market St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Mississippi Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 Munger Ln
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Bird St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0768
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0768
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
790 N Veterans Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0649
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0649
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Hannibal Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #66.
A. D. Stowell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Union
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0980
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0980
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Pearl St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Hannibal, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mississippi Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
312 Munger Lane
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hannibal, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hannibal, MO include Oakwood Elementary School, Mississippi Valley School and Mark Twain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hannibal?
7 public elementary schools are located in Hannibal.
What is the racial composition of students in Hannibal?
Hannibal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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