For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,083 students in Potosi, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Potosi, MO are Potosi Elementary School, Trojan Intermediate and Citadel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potosi, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Potosi have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Potosi, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 State Hwy P
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Gr: PK-3 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Trojan Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
367 Intermediate Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Gr: 4-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Citadel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Mine
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Potosi, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Citadel (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Mines
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
400 N Mine
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-9863
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-9863
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Potosi, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Potosi, MO include Potosi Elementary School, Trojan Intermediate and Citadel School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Potosi?
3 public elementary schools are located in Potosi.
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi?
Potosi public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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