For the 2026 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 Middle Grove Elementary School, Monroe City Elementary School and Holliday C-2 School District. 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 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Holliday C-2 School District
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Curtright St
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 Cleveland
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 Middle Grove Elementary School, Monroe City Elementary School and Holliday C-2 School District.
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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