For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,930 students in Vernon County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernon County, MO are Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Nevada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Vernon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Gr: 3-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Bronaugh Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Hickory St
Schell City, MO 64783
(417) 432-3196
Schell City, MO 64783
(417) 432-3196
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernon County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernon County, MO include Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Nevada Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vernon County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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