For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 559 students in Chariton County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chariton County, MO are Brunswick Elementary School, Keytesville Elementary School and Salisbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chariton County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chariton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chariton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brunswick Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 County Rd
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3777
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3777
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Keytesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 E 6th St
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18475 Hwy 11
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Chariton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 43
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chariton County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chariton County, MO include Brunswick Elementary School, Keytesville Elementary School and Salisbury Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chariton County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chariton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton County?
Chariton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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