For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 825 students in Caruthersville, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caruthersville, MO are Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, Caruthersville Elementary School and Caruthersville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caruthersville, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caruthersville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Caruthersville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Caruthersville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Caruthersville, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caruthersville, MO include Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, Caruthersville Elementary School and Caruthersville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caruthersville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Caruthersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Caruthersville?
Caruthersville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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