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Best Caldwell County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 537 students in Caldwell County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, MO are Polo Middle School, Braymer High School and New York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Caldwell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polo Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Braymer High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
New York Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6061 Ne State Rte U
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
139 E Lincoln
Kingston, MO 64650
(816) 586-3111
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Cowgill Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
341 E 6th St
Cowgill, MO 64637
(660) 255-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Mirabile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2954 Sw State Rte D
Polo, MO 64671
(816) 586-4129
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caldwell County, MO include Polo Middle School, Braymer High School and New York Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Caldwell County?
8 public middle schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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