For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,182 students in Stoddard County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stoddard County, MO are Richland Elementary School, Advance Elementary School and Bernie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoddard County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stoddard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stoddard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Advance Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3564
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3564
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Bernie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 S Spiker
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Puxico Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Crowley Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Nina St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 Central Dr
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1020
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1020
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Bloomfield Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Bell City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Puxico Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4562
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4562
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
T. S. Hill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Center
Alternative School
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2159
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2159
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
915 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Gr: K-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Stoddard County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stoddard County, MO include Richland Elementary School, Advance Elementary School and Bernie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stoddard County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Stoddard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stoddard County?
Stoddard 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 33% (majority Black).
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