For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,302 students in Macon County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, MO are Atlanta Elementary School, Macon Co. High School and Macon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Macon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Macon Co. High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bevier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
La Plata Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Macon Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Callao Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 Pine Street
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 768-5541
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 768-5541
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, MO include Atlanta Elementary School, Macon Co. High School and Macon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macon County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Macon County include: La Plata Elementary School vs. Atlanta Elementary School, Callao Elementary School vs. Atlanta Elementary School, Callao Elementary School vs. Macon Elementary School
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