For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 274 students in Scotland County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Scotland County, MO is Scotland Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland County, MO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scotland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scotland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
438 W. Lover's Lane
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8532
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8532
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Scotland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy U
Gorin, MO 63543
(660) 282-3282
Gorin, MO 63543
(660) 282-3282
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scotland County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scotland County, MO include Scotland Co. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scotland County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Scotland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland County?
Scotland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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