For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,348 students in Nodaway County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nodaway County, MO are Jefferson Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School and Maryville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nodaway County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nodaway County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nodaway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 E Second St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
Grades: 1-4
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Maryville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 W South Hills Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3244
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3244
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
South Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
West Nodaway R-i Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17665 Us Hwy 136
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-4126
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-4126
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 S. High School Ave.
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #77.
North Nodaway Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E Barnard St
Hopkins, MO 64461
(660) 778-3315
Hopkins, MO 64461
(660) 778-3315
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #88.
North Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E 6th St
Pickering, MO 64476
(660) 927-3322
Pickering, MO 64476
(660) 927-3322
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Nodaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nw Mo Specl. Ed. Coop. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1210a S Main St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-3768
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-3768
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nodaway County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nodaway County, MO include Jefferson Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School and Maryville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nodaway County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Nodaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nodaway County?
Nodaway County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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