For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 838 students in Elsberry, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Elsberry, MO are Elsberry High School, Ida Cannon Middle School and Clarence Cannon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elsberry, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Elsberry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elsberry, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elsberry, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Elsberry, MO include Elsberry High School, Ida Cannon Middle School and Clarence Cannon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elsberry?
3 public schools are located in Elsberry.
What is the racial composition of students in Elsberry?
Elsberry public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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