For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 657 students in Ironton, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ironton, MO are 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.
Ironton, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ironton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Ironton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
Ironton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ironton, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ironton, MO include Arcadia Valley Elementary School and Arcadia Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ironton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ironton.
What is the racial composition of students in Ironton?
Ironton 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).
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