For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,486 students in Henry County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, MO are Davis Elementary School, Sherwood Middle School and Clinton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6714 Sw Hwy T
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
709 S 8th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Grades: 3-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2202
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2202
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8229 E Highway 7
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: #77.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Main St
Windsor, MO 65360
(660) 647-5621
Windsor, MO 65360
(660) 647-5621
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Clinton
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 S College
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 E 2nd St
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Grades: K-6
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
809 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Grades: K-2
| 365 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 W 7th St.
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3344
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3344
Grades: PK
| 24 students
409 South College
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
701 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, MO include Davis Elementary School, Sherwood Middle School and Clinton Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henry County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Henry County include: Montrose Elementary School vs. Davis Elementary School, Davis Elementary School vs. Montrose Elementary School, Montrose Elementary School vs. Sherwood Elementary School
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