For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 457 students in Trenton, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Trenton, MO are Pleasant View Elementary School and Trenton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Trenton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Se 20th St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Trenton, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Trenton, MO include Pleasant View Elementary School and Trenton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Trenton?
2 public middle schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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