For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,354 students in Grundy County, MO (there are , serving 43 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, MO are Laredo Elementary School, Spickard Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Grundy County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
106 W Main
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Spickard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 N 4th St
Spickard, MO 64679
(660) 485-6121
Spickard, MO 64679
(660) 485-6121
Gr: K-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Se 20th St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
S.m Rissler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 W 4th Terr
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2228
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2228
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-4328
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-4328
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Trenton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2291
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Grundy Co. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Sw Border St
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 673-6511
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 673-6511
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grundy County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, MO include Laredo Elementary School, Spickard Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy County?
7 public schools are located in Grundy County.
What percentage of students in Grundy County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grundy County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grundy County include: S.m Rissler Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. S.m Rissler Elementary School
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