Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcdonald County (2026)

Best Mcdonald County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,491 students in Mcdonald County, MO.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonald County, MO are Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mcdonald County, MO public elementary schools have an score of 33% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcdonald County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcdonald County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Rocky Comfort Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
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14814 E State Hwy 76
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781

Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Pineville Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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202 E 8th St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900

Gr: 3-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Anderson Elementary School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
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512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303

Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #44.

White Rock Elementary School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
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1113 E State Hwy 90
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446

Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #55.

Southwest City Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
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411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251

Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #66.

Anderson Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
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135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805

Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #77.

Noel Elementary School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 14%)
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318 Sulphur St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302

Gr: 3-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: n/an/a

Noel Primary

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14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251

Gr: PK-2 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: n/an/a

Pineville Primary

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340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303

Gr: PK-2 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonald County, MO?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonald County, MO include Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Mcdonald County?

9 public elementary schools are located in Mcdonald County.

What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonald County?

Mcdonald County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).