Best Schools in Moniteau County, MO
Moniteau County, MO has 29 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 8,062 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Moniteau County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Moniteau County, MO
The top high schools in Moniteau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eldon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldon R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
2. California High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
3. Prairie Home High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Home R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 71 Students
4. Boonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boonville R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
5. Morgan Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
6. Russellville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 306 Students
7. Jamestown C-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
8. Tipton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Moniteau County, MO
The top middle schools in Moniteau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. California Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 432 Students
2. Eldon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldon R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 423 Students
3. Morgan Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students
4. Laura Speed Elliott Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boonville R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
5. Tipton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Moniteau County, MO
The top elementary schools in Moniteau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cole Co. R-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 320 Students
2. High Point Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Point R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
3. Clarksburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksburg C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 54 Students
4. California Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 507 Students
5. Prairie Home Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Home R-v • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 71 Students
6. Eldon Upper Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldon R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 425 Students
7. Tipton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
8. David Barton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boonville R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
9. Morgan Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
10. South Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldon R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 566 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Moniteau County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Moniteau County, MO has a total population of 15,473 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Moniteau County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Moniteau County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Moniteau County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Moniteau County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Moniteau County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Moniteau County, MO
How many schools are in Moniteau County, MO?
Moniteau County, MO has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 8,062 students in total.
How do schools in Moniteau County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Moniteau County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Moniteau County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Moniteau County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Moniteau County, MO
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Moniteau County
5 places in Moniteau County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- California (3)
- Tipton (3)
- Jamestown (2)
- Clarksburg (1)
- Latham (1)
School districts (2)
- Moniteau Co. R-I (3 schools)
- Tipton R-Vi (3 schools)