For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 667 students in Higginsville, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Higginsville, MO are Rolling Meadow School, Lafayette Co. Middle School and Grandview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higginsville, 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 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Higginsville have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Higginsville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Higginsville, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Higginsville, MO include Rolling Meadow School, Lafayette Co. Middle School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Higginsville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Higginsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Higginsville?
Higginsville 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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