Best Daviess County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 754 students in Daviess County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, MO are North Daviess Elementary School, Pattonsburg High School and Covel D. Searcy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Daviess County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Pattonsburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Covel D. Searcy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Pattonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Gallatin Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S. Olive St.
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2172
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Gr: 5-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Winston Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, MO include North Daviess Elementary School, Pattonsburg High School and Covel D. Searcy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Daviess County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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