For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 154 students in Union Star, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union Star, MO are Union Star High School and Union Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Star, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union Star have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Union Star, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Star High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Union Star Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Grades: K-5
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Union Star, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union Star, MO include Union Star High School and Union Star Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union Star?
2 public elementary schools are located in Union Star.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Star?
Union Star public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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