For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,911 students in Stone County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MO are Hurley Elementary School, Blue Eye Elementary School and Blue Eye Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Stone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Holt Spring Rd
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Blue Eye Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Gr: PK-4 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Blue Eye Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Reeds Spring Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wolves Ln
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Gr: 2-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Reeds Spring Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Gr: 5-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Crane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Galena-abesville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Medical Springs Rd
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Alternative
Alternative School
20277 State Hwy 413
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
257 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Gr: PK-1 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MO include Hurley Elementary School, Blue Eye Elementary School and Blue Eye Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stone County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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