For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 572 students in Cadet, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cadet, MO are Kingston Elementary School and Kingston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cadet, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cadet have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cadet, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: 3-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Kingston Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Gr: PK-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cadet, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cadet, MO include Kingston Elementary School and Kingston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cadet?
3 public elementary schools are located in Cadet.
What is the racial composition of students in Cadet?
Cadet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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