For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,491 students in Mcdonald County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonald County, MO are Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonald County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcdonald County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcdonald County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14814 E State Hwy 76
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 E 8th St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Gr: 3-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1113 E State Hwy 90
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Southwest City Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Sulphur St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Gr: 3-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-2 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonald County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonald County, MO include Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcdonald County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Mcdonald County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonald County?
Mcdonald County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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