For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 838 students in Elsberry, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Elsberry, MO are Elsberry High School, Ida Cannon Middle School and Clarence Cannon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elsberry, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Elsberry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elsberry, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elsberry, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Elsberry, MO include Elsberry High School, Ida Cannon Middle School and Clarence Cannon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elsberry?
3 public schools are located in Elsberry.
What is the racial composition of students in Elsberry?
Elsberry public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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