For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 4,731 students in Howell County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howell County, MO are Howell Valley Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Ozark Horizon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6461 State Rte Zz
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 N Elm St
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Ozark Horizon School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3209 Us Hwy 160
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2836
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2836
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Junction Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8004 County Rd 3010
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4265
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4265
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Grades: 5-8
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4036 State Rte K
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1063
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1063
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
West Plains Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10286 State Rte 17
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4849
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4849
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Rank: #1313.
West Plains Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1136 Allen St
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: PK-4
| 776 students
Rank: #1414.
Birch Tree Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 W Old Hwy 60 East
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Howell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Howell County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howell County, MO include Howell Valley Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Ozark Horizon School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howell County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Howell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell County?
Howell 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 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Howell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Howell County include: Howell Valley Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School, West Plains Elementary School vs. Richards Elementary School
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