For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 963 students in Monroe County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, MO are Holliday C-2 School District, Middle Grove Elementary School and Paris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Holliday C-2 School District
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Curtright St
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Grades: K-8
| 48 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Middle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11476 Rte M
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Cleveland
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, MO include Holliday C-2 School District, Middle Grove Elementary School and Paris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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