For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,098 students in Marion County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, MO are Oakwood Elementary School, Marion Co. Elementary School and Palmyra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3716 Market St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Co. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Palmyra Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Ashland Ave
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Mississippi Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 Munger Ln
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #55.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Bird St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0768
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0768
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
790 N Veterans Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0649
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0649
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Hannibal Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #88.
Palmyra Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Line St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Grades: 5-8
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
A. D. Stowell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Union
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0980
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0980
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #1010.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Pearl St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mississippi Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
312 Munger Lane
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, MO include Oakwood Elementary School, Marion Co. Elementary School and Palmyra Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marion County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marion County include: Palmyra Middle School vs. Palmyra Elementary School, Palmyra Elementary School vs. Palmyra Middle School
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