For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 289 students in Walnut Grove, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut Grove, MO are Walnut Grove High School and Walnut Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Grove, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walnut Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Walnut Grove, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut Grove, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut Grove, MO include Walnut Grove High School and Walnut Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walnut Grove?
2 public elementary schools are located in Walnut Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Grove?
Walnut Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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