For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,225 students in Iron County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, MO are South Iron Elementary School, Arcadia Valley Elementary School and Arcadia Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Iron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27431 Hwy 32
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Viburnum Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Viburnum High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, MO include South Iron Elementary School, Arcadia Valley Elementary School and Arcadia Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iron County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Iron County include: Belleview Elementary School vs. Arcadia Valley Middle School, Arcadia Valley Middle School vs. Belleview Elementary School
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