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Best Livingston County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,431 students in Livingston County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, MO are Dewey Elementary School, Field Elementary School and Verelle Peniston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Livingston County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dewey Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
905 Dickinson Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4255
Gr: 4-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Oak
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-2909
Gr: 2-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Livingston Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Waite St
Chula, MO 64635
(660) 639-3135
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Chillicothe Elementary School
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Gr: PK-1 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Livingston County, MO

Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Garrison Elementary School (Closed 2023)
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, MO include Dewey Elementary School, Field Elementary School and Verelle Peniston School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Livingston County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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