For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,603 students in 64772, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 64772, MO are Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Nevada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 64772 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 64772, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 64772, MO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Gr: 3-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
500 E Vernon St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2070
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2070
Gr: 2 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
400 W Lee St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2060
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2060
Gr: PK-1 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
64772, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 64772, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 64772, MO include Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Nevada Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 64772?
6 public elementary schools are located in 64772.
What is the racial composition of students in 64772?
64772 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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