For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 673 students in Houston, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MO are Houston Middle School and Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Houston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Houston, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MO include Houston Middle School and Houston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Houston?
3 public elementary schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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