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Best Carter County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 769 students in Carter County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, MO are East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School, East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Carter County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 Broadway
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, MO include East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School, East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and Van Buren Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carter County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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