For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,805 students in Benton County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MO are Lincoln Elementary School, Cole Camp Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Cole Camp Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23395 Hwy 7
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Cole Camp Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 W Kosciusko St
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6260
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6260
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
John Boise Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MO include Lincoln Elementary School, Cole Camp Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County 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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