For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 450 students in Holt County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holt County, MO are Mound City Elementary School, South Holt Elementary School and Mound City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Holt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: PK-4
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
South Holt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Mound City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: 5-8
| 83 students
Rank: #44.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Nodaway-holt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Hickory
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Holt County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holt County, MO include Mound City Elementary School, South Holt Elementary School and Mound City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Holt County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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