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Best Pemiscot County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 1,849 students in Pemiscot County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pemiscot County, MO are Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, South Pemiscot High School and Ross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pemiscot County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pemiscot County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Pemiscot County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
South Pemiscot High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Gr: 6-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4781
Gr: 1-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Cooter Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4584
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Delta C-7 Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Charger Ln
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
607 N Sixth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
North Pemiscot Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Caruthersville Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Alternative School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Oak View Learning Center
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pemiscot County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pemiscot County, MO include Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, South Pemiscot High School and Ross Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pemiscot County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Pemiscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pemiscot County?
Pemiscot County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pemiscot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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