For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in Dallas County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, MO are Skyline Elementary School, Skyline Middle School and Buffalo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Dallas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Gr: 5-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Gr: K-4 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dallas County, MO include Skyline Elementary School, Skyline Middle School and Buffalo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dallas County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dallas County include: Skyline Middle School vs. Buffalo Middle School
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