For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,147 students in Cedar County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 233 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Cedar County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar County, MO are Stockton Elementary School, Stockton High School and Stockton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cedar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 South St
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Stockton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Dr
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8806
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8806
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Stockton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
906 South St
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
El Dorado Springs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
El Dorado Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
El Dorado Springs Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
906 South Street
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5143
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5143
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedar County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar County, MO include Stockton Elementary School, Stockton High School and Stockton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cedar County?
8 public schools are located in Cedar County.
What percentage of students in Cedar County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Cedar County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cedar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cedar County include: Stockton High School vs. El Dorado Springs High School, El Dorado Springs High School vs. Stockton High School
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