For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,161 students in Miller County, MO. The top ranked public elementary schools in Miller County, MO are St. Elizabeth Elementary School, St. Elizabeth High School and Dogwood Hills School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miller County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Miller County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Miller County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
St. Elizabeth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Dogwood Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Eldon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Eldon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 E 15th St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Gr: 3-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Iberia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Pemberton Dr
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Gr: PK-2 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Miller Co. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Miller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dogwood Hills (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Miller County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Miller County, MO include St. Elizabeth Elementary School, St. Elizabeth High School and Dogwood Hills School. Miller County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public elementary schools are located in Miller County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Miller County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County?
Miller County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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