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Best New Madrid County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,808 students in New Madrid County, MO.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid County, MO are Portageville Elementary School, Risco Elementary School and Portageville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Madrid County, MO public elementary schools have an score of 31% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Madrid County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in New Madrid County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Portageville Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706

Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #22.

Risco Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
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Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501

Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Portageville High School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
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904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819

Gr: 6-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #44.

Gideon Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447

Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #55.

Matthews Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077

Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #66.

New Madrid Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568

Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #77.

Central Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
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308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176

Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #88.

Lilbourn Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593

Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid County, MO?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Madrid County, MO include Portageville Elementary School, Risco Elementary School and Portageville High School.

How many public elementary schools are located in New Madrid County?

9 public elementary schools are located in New Madrid County.

What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County?

New Madrid County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).