For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 420 students in Harrisburg, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, MO are Harrisburg Elementary School and Harrisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harrisburg, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-0290
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-0290
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
233 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 817-5857
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 817-5857
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, MO include Harrisburg Elementary School and Harrisburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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