For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 242 students in Cardwell, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cardwell, MO are Southland High School and Southland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardwell, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cardwell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Elementary Schools in Cardwell, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Southland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cardwell, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cardwell, MO include Southland High School and Southland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cardwell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cardwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Cardwell?
Cardwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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