For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,302 students in Macon County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, MO are Macon Co. High School, Atlanta Elementary School and Macon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon Co. High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
La Plata Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
Grades: K-6
| 146 students
Rank: #66.
Macon Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Rank: #77.
Bevier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #88.
Callao Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 Pine Street
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 768-5541
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 768-5541
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, MO include Macon Co. High School, Atlanta Elementary School and Macon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macon County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Macon County include: Callao Elementary School vs. Atlanta Elementary School, Atlanta Elementary School vs. Callao Elementary School, Atlanta Elementary School vs. Macon Elementary School
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