For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,429 students in Cedar County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, MO are Stockton Elementary School, Stockton Middle School and El Dorado Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cedar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 South St
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Stockton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
906 South St
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
El Dorado Springs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
El Dorado Springs Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, MO include Stockton Elementary School, Stockton Middle School and El Dorado Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cedar County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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