For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,911 students in Stone County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MO are Blue Eye Elementary School, Hurley Elementary School and Reeds Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Stone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Eye Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Holt Spring Rd
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Reeds Spring Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wolves Ln
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Grades: 2-4
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Crane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Eye Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Grades: 5-8
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
Reeds Spring Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Grades: 5-6
| 239 students
Rank: #77.
Galena-abesville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Medical Springs Rd
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Alternative
Alternative School
386 West State Highway 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
257 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Grades: PK-1
| 319 students
Stone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 198 students
Tri-lakes Specl. Educ. Coop. (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
658 State Hwy Ee
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4166
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4166
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MO include Blue Eye Elementary School, Hurley Elementary School and Reeds Spring Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stone County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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