For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 678 students in Higginsville, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Higginsville, MO are Rolling Meadow School, Lafayette Co. Middle School and Grandview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higginsville, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Higginsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Higginsville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Higginsville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Higginsville, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Higginsville, MO include Rolling Meadow School, Lafayette Co. Middle School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Higginsville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Higginsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Higginsville?
Higginsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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