For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,821 students in New Madrid County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid County, MO are Portageville Elementary School, Portageville High School and Risco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Madrid 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 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Madrid County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 New Madrid County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portageville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Portageville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Grades: 6-12
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Risco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gideon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Madrid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Matthews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Lilbourn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid Bend Youth Center
Magnet School
7960 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
New Madrid County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3853
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3853
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid County, MO include Portageville Elementary School, Portageville High School and Risco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Madrid County?
9 public elementary schools are located in New Madrid County.
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County?
New Madrid County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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