For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 670 students in Dade County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville Sr. High School, Dadeville R-ii School and Lockwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dadeville Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Dadeville R-ii School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Montgomery
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Everton Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Dade County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 School Street
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville Sr. High School, Dadeville R-ii School and Lockwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dade County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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