For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 416 students in 65542, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 65542, MO is Licking Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 65542 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 65542, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 65542, MO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Licking Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 College Ave
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 65542, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 65542, MO include Licking Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 65542?
1 public elementary schools are located in 65542.
What is the racial composition of students in 65542?
65542 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.