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Best Caldwell County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,469 students in Caldwell County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell County, MO are Polo Middle School, Braymer High School and Penney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Caldwell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polo Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Braymer High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Penney High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
New York Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6061 Ne State Rte U
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7650 Nw Harley Road
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-4811
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
139 E Lincoln
Kingston, MO 64650
(816) 586-3111
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Braymer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Polo High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2524
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Cowgill Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
341 E 6th St
Cowgill, MO 64637
(660) 255-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1111.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Polo Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Mirabile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2954 Sw State Rte D
Polo, MO 64671
(816) 586-4129
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Caldwell County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell County, MO include Polo Middle School, Braymer High School and Penney High School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell County?
14 public schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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