For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 517 students in Plattsburg, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plattsburg, MO are Ellis Elementary School and Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plattsburg, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plattsburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Elementary Schools in Plattsburg, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Plattsburg, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plattsburg, MO include Ellis Elementary School and Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plattsburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Plattsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Plattsburg?
Plattsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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