For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 535 students in New Madrid, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid, MO are New Madrid Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Madrid, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Madrid have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Madrid, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
7960 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid, MO include New Madrid Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Madrid?
3 public elementary schools are located in New Madrid.
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid?
New Madrid public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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