For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,805 students in Benton County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MO are Cole Camp Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cole Camp Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23395 Hwy 7
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Cole Camp Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
John Boise Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 W Kosciusko St
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6260
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6260
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MO include Cole Camp Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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