For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 42 students in Appleton City, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Appleton City, MO are Hudson Elementary School and Appleton City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appleton City, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Appleton City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Appleton City, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Appleton City Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: K-6
Appleton City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Appleton City, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Appleton City, MO include Hudson Elementary School and Appleton City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Appleton City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Appleton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Appleton City?
Appleton City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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