For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,786 students in Pike County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, MO are Boncl Elementary School, Frankford Elementary School and Bowling Green Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Pike County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boncl Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Frankford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 School Street
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Frankford, MO 63441
(573) 784-2550
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Clopton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Louisiana Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Haley Ave
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6904
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6904
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #88.
Louisiana Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 E Maple
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Lillian Schaper (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
902 Independence Dr Box 86
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, MO include Boncl Elementary School, Frankford Elementary School and Bowling Green Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pike County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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