For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 841 students in Malden, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Malden, MO are Malden Lower Elementary School and Malden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Malden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Malden, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malden Lower Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Malden High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Malden, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Malden, MO include Malden Lower Elementary School and Malden High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Malden?
2 public elementary schools are located in Malden.
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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