For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,651 students in Moniteau County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moniteau County, MO are Jamestown C-i High School, California Middle School and High Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moniteau County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moniteau County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Moniteau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown C-i High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
California Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2146
Gr: 5-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60909 Hwy C
High Point, MO 65042
(660) 489-2213
High Point, MO 65042
(660) 489-2213
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
California Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy H
Clarksburg, MO 65025
(573) 787-3511
Clarksburg, MO 65025
(573) 787-3511
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jamestown C-i Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 E Cooper St.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Latham Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 School St
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Latham, MO 65050
(660) 458-6271
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #99.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Gravois
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moniteau County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moniteau County, MO include Jamestown C-i High School, California Middle School and High Point Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moniteau County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Moniteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moniteau County?
Moniteau County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Moniteau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Moniteau County include: Tipton Elementary School vs. California Elementary School, High Point Elementary School vs. California Elementary School, California Elementary School vs. Tipton Elementary School
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