For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 6,665 students in Lincoln County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, MO are Hawk Point Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Troy South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawk Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 Maple St
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1484 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1990
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1990
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Troy South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Claude Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 West College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Silex Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Wm. R. Cappel Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Hampel Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 356-4246
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 356-4246
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1464 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Silex High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Cuivre Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wieman Lane
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5218
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5218
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3914 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Winfield Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm St.
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8300
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8300
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
198 Avery Ln
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
300 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5081
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5081
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
207 8th St.
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8195
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8195
Gr: PK-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, MO include Hawk Point Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Troy South Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln County include: Troy South Middle School vs. Troy Middle School, Troy Middle School vs. Troy South Middle School, Silex Elementary School vs. Winfield Elementary School
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