For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 460 students in Knox County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, MO are Knox Co. High School and Knox Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knox County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knox Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Gr: 6-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Knox Co. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2285
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, MO include Knox Co. High School and Knox Co. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knox County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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