For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,056 students in Kearney, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kearney, MO are Hawthorne Elementary School, Lens and Southview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Kearney, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1815 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4114
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4114
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lens
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 South Campus Drive
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4798
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4798
Gr: 4-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4652
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4652
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Gr: 6-7 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Kearney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 903-1400
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 903-1400
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Kearney, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2215 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kearney, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kearney, MO include Hawthorne Elementary School, Lens and Southview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kearney?
6 public elementary schools are located in Kearney.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney?
Kearney 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).
Which public elementary schools in Kearney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kearney include: Southview Elementary School vs. Dogwood Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Dogwood Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School vs. Southview Elementary School
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