Top 10 Best Saline County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 2,478 students in Saline County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, MO are Hardeman Elementary School, Sweet Springs Elementary School and Miami Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Saline County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardeman Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21051 Highway D
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Sweet Springs Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E. Marshall
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Miami Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
34520 N. Hwy. 41
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Benton Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
467 S Ellsworth
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-3993
Grades: 2-4
| 217 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eastwood Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
313 E Eastwood
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7100
Grades: 2-4
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Alexander Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N Elm
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Rank: #77.
Gilliam Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 North St
Gilliam, MO 65330
(660) 784-2225
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #88.
Bueker Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
565 S Odell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Grades: 5-8
| 766 students
Rank: #99.
Malta Bend Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Grades: K-6
| 31 students
Rank: #1010.
Southeast Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 E Mitchell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Grades: 2-4
| 135 students
Rank: #1111.
Orearville Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
32524 E Highway P
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2481
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View School
Special Education School
945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Grades: PK-1
| 461 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saline County, MO

Saline County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Prairie View (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, MO include Hardeman Elementary School, Sweet Springs Elementary School and Miami Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saline County, MO?
13 public elementary schools are located in Saline County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County, MO?
Saline County, MO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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