For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 836 students in Harrison County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrison County, MO are North Harrison Elementary School, South Harrison Elementary School and South Harrison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, 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 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5214
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5214
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
South Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2213 Beekman
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8061
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8061
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Grades: 5-8
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Gilman City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Cainsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #66.
Cainsville Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Grades: PK-5
| 31 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harrison County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrison County, MO include North Harrison Elementary School, South Harrison Elementary School and South Harrison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrison County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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