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Best Miller County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,146 students in Miller County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Miller County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). Miller County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top-ranked public schools in Miller County, MO are St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Eldon High School and St. Elizabeth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miller County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Miller County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Miller County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Eldon High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
St. Elizabeth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Eldon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Eldon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
409 E 15th St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Gr: 3-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Iberia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Pemberton Dr
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Tuscumbia High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Iberia High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Pemberton Dr
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Miller Co. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Eldon Career Center
Vocational School
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Miller County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Miller County, MO include St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Eldon High School and St. Elizabeth High School. Miller County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in Miller County?
12 public schools are located in Miller County.
What percentage of students in Miller County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Miller County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County?
Miller County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Miller County are often viewed compared to one another?

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