For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,037 students in Montgomery County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, MO are Wellsville-middletown High School, Montgomery Co. Middle School and Montgomery City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wellsville-middletown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Co. Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harper St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Jonesburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Smith Rd
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Wellsville-middletown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery City Treatment Center
Special Education School
300 Niedergerke Dr
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Montgomery County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 South Walnut St
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
218 South St
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Grades: 4-5
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, MO include Wellsville-middletown High School, Montgomery Co. Middle School and Montgomery City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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