For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,215 students in Pettis County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pettis County, MO are Parkview Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Skyline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pettis County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pettis County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Pettis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 S New York
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-4947
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-4947
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W 16th
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-6441
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-6441
Grades: K-4
| 239 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2505 W 32nd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-8087
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-8087
Grades: K-4
| 489 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 S Engineer
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-2216
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-2216
Grades: K-4
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
E W Thompson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Grades: K-6
| 165 students
Rank: #77.
Heber Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Warren
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1058
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1058
Grades: K-4
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Smithton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5317
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5317
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #99.
Sedalia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2205 S Ingram
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6500
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6500
Grades: 5
| 351 students
Rank: #1010.
La Monte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #1111.
Smith Cotton Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Tuck
Houstonia, MO 65333
(660) 568-3315
Houstonia, MO 65333
(660) 568-3315
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Pettis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
505 S. Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pettis County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pettis County, MO include Parkview Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Skyline Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pettis County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Pettis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County?
Pettis County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Pettis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pettis County include: Sedalia Middle School vs. Skyline Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School vs. Sedalia Middle School, Parkview Elementary School vs. Skyline Elementary School
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