For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,399 students in Eldon, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, MO are Dogwood Hills School, Eldon Middle School and Eldon Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Eldon, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dogwood Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Eldon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Eldon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 E 15th St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Grades: 3-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Grades: PK-2
| 536 students
Eldon, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dogwood Hills (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, MO include Dogwood Hills School, Eldon Middle School and Eldon Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eldon?
4 public elementary schools are located in Eldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon?
Eldon 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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