Best Houston Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 681 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 7% 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 Houston, MO (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 40 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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