For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 116 students in Sheldon, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Sheldon, MO is Sheldon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheldon, MO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheldon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Sheldon, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5113
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5113
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheldon, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheldon, MO include Sheldon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheldon?
1 public elementary schools are located in Sheldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon?
Sheldon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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