For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 479 students in Maries County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maries County, MO are Belle Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School and Vienna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maries County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maries 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 Maries County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 W Third
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-3326
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-3326
Gr: PK-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3365
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3365
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Vienna Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Maries County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maries County, MO include Belle Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School and Vienna Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maries County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Maries County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maries County?
Maries 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).
Which public elementary schools in Maries County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Maries County include: Vienna Elementary School vs. Belle Elementary School, Belle Elementary School vs. Vienna Elementary School
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