For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,125 students in Trenton, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Trenton, MO are Pleasant View Elementary School, S.m Rissler Elementary School and Trenton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Trenton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Se 20th St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
S.m Rissler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 W 4th Terr
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Trenton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Trenton, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Trenton, MO include Pleasant View Elementary School, S.m Rissler Elementary School and Trenton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Trenton?
4 public schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Trenton include: S.m Rissler Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. S.m Rissler Elementary School
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