Best Public Elementary Schools in Dent County (2025-26)

Best Dent County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,601 students in Dent County, MO.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Dent County, MO are Green Forest Elementary School, North Wood Elementary School and Salem Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dent County, MO public elementary schools have an score of 40% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dent County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Dent County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Green Forest Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
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6111 Hwy F
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3902

Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #22.

North Wood Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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3734 N. Hwy 19
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4607

Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Salem Upper Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
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1601 S Doss Rd
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642

Gr: 2-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #44.

Dent-phelps Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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27870 Hwy C
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4680

Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #55.

Salem Middle School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
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1400 Tiger Pride Dr
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642

Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #66.

Oak Hill Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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6200 S Hwy 19
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-5618

Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: n/an/a

Ozark Hills School

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100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488

Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: n/an/a

Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School

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101 N Main St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642

Gr: PK-1 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

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Dent County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Salem, 61 (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488

Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dent County, MO?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Dent County, MO include Green Forest Elementary School, North Wood Elementary School and Salem Upper Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Dent County?

8 public elementary schools are located in Dent County.

What is the racial composition of students in Dent County?

Dent County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in Dent County are often viewed compared to one another?