For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 5,227 students in Joplin, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Joplin, MO are Stapleton Elementary School, College View School and Kelsey Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joplin, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Joplin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Joplin, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stapleton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E 41st St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
College View School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Kelsey Norman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 E 28th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Mckinley
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5355
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5355
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: #55.
South Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
North Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
Royal Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Rolla St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 S Forest
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5365
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5365
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Eastmorland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1131 Highview
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cecil Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 W 24th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5320
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5320
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1212.
East Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1313.
Soaring Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4604 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
110 N Main Street
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Joplin, Missouri ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
College View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 North Goetz Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Po Box 128
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,921 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Joplin, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Joplin, MO include Stapleton Elementary School, College View School and Kelsey Norman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Joplin?
15 public elementary schools are located in Joplin.
What is the racial composition of students in Joplin?
Joplin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Joplin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Joplin include: North Middle School vs. South Middle School, South Middle School vs. North Middle School, East Middle School vs. South Middle School
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