For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 565 students in Elsberry, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elsberry, MO are Ida Cannon Middle School and Clarence Cannon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elsberry, 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 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elsberry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Elsberry, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elsberry, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elsberry, MO include Ida Cannon Middle School and Clarence Cannon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elsberry?
2 public elementary schools are located in Elsberry.
What is the racial composition of students in Elsberry?
Elsberry public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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