For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,298 students in Smithville, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Smithville, MO are Horizon Elementary School, Maple Elementary School and Eagle Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithville, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smithville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Smithville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
695 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Gr: K-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Maple St
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18801 Eagle Parkway
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Smithville, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Smithville, MO include Horizon Elementary School, Maple Elementary School and Eagle Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Smithville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Smithville.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville?
Smithville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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