For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,423 students in Dexter, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dexter, MO are Crowley Ridge School, Central Elementary School and T. S. Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dexter, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crowley Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Nina St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 Central Dr
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1020
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1020
Grades: 3-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
T. S. Hill Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
915 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Grades: K-2
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dexter, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dexter, MO include Crowley Ridge School, Central Elementary School and T. S. Hill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dexter?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dexter.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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