For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 644 students in Piedmont, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Piedmont, MO are Clearwater Elementary School and Clearwater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piedmont, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Piedmont have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Piedmont, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 North Main Street
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Piedmont, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Piedmont, MO include Clearwater Elementary School and Clearwater Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Piedmont?
2 public elementary schools are located in Piedmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont?
Piedmont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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