For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,243 students in Harrisonville, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisonville, MO are Briarwood School, Harrisonville Elementary School and Mceowen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisonville, 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 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrisonville have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Public Elementary Schools in Harrisonville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Meghan Dr
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4131
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4131
Grades: 1-3
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Mceowen Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Halsey Ave
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4545
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4545
Grades: 4-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Harrisonville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Highland
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Harrisonville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Briarwood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1801 South James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisonville, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisonville, MO include Briarwood School, Harrisonville Elementary School and Mceowen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrisonville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Harrisonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonville?
Harrisonville 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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