For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 732 students in Gentry County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gentry County, MO are King City Elementary School, Virginia E. George Elementary School and Stanberry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gentry County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gentry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gentry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Virginia E. George Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 S East St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Stanberry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 N Park St
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2141
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3912
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3912
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gentry County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gentry County, MO include King City Elementary School, Virginia E. George Elementary School and Stanberry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gentry County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gentry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gentry County?
Gentry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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