For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 460 students in Knox County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, MO are Knox Co. Elementary School and Knox Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2285
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2285
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Knox Co. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, MO include Knox Co. Elementary School and Knox Co. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knox County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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