For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,747 students in Morgan County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, MO are Morgan Co. Elementary School, Morgan Co. Middle School and Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Morgan County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Co. Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4272
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4272
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Co. Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-5432
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-5432
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Oak St
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2219
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2219
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 North Oak St
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-4284
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-4284
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 97
Syracuse, MO 65354
(660) 298-3411
Syracuse, MO 65354
(660) 298-3411
Gr: 1-2 | 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, MO include Morgan Co. Elementary School, Morgan Co. Middle School and Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morgan County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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