For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,069 students in Richmond, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, MO are Sunrise Elementary School and Richmond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Matt Waller Dr
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Gr: 2-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Wellington St
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Gr: PK-1 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, MO include Sunrise Elementary School and Richmond Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond?
3 public elementary schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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