For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,771 students in Kirksville, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kirksville, MO are Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirksville, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kirksville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kirksville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Grades: PK-2
| 727 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kirksville, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kirksville, MO include Ray Miller Elementary School and William Matthew Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kirksville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Kirksville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirksville?
Kirksville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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