For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 997 students in Caldwell County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell County, MO are Polo Middle School, Breckenridge High School and New York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Caldwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polo Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 102 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New York Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6061 Ne State Rte U
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Braymer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #55.
Cowgill Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
341 E 6th St
Cowgill, MO 64637
(660) 255-4415
Cowgill, MO 64637
(660) 255-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7650 Nw Harley Road
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-4811
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-4811
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
139 E Lincoln
Kingston, MO 64650
(816) 586-3111
Kingston, MO 64650
(816) 586-3111
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #99.
Polo Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 143 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mirabile Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2954 Sw State Rte D
Polo, MO 64671
(816) 586-4129
Polo, MO 64671
(816) 586-4129
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell County, MO include Polo Middle School, Breckenridge High School and New York Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caldwell County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Caldwell County include: New York Elementary School vs. Breckenridge High School, Breckenridge High School vs. New York Elementary School
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