For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 425 students in Ellington, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellington, MO are Ellington Elementary School and Ellington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellington, 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 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Ellington, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Ellington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellington, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellington, MO include Ellington Elementary School and Ellington High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ellington.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellington?
Ellington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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