For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 535 students in Washburn, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washburn, MO are Southwest Elementary School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washburn 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 Washburn, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5411
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5411
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Washburn, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washburn, MO include Southwest Elementary School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washburn?
2 public elementary schools are located in Washburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn?
Washburn 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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