For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 94 students in Myrtle, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Myrtle, MO is Couch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Myrtle, MO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Myrtle have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Myrtle, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Couch Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Myrtle, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Myrtle, MO include Couch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Myrtle?
1 public elementary schools are located in Myrtle.
What is the racial composition of students in Myrtle?
Myrtle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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