For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 2,893 students in Texas County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Texas County, MO are Plato Elementary School, Summersville Elementary School and Summersville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Texas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Texas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plato Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4700
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Summersville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Highway 106 Richards Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4613
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4613
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Summersville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Rogers Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Grades: 6-12
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Raymondville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 W Hwy B
Raymondville, MO 65555
(417) 457-6237
Raymondville, MO 65555
(417) 457-6237
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Licking Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 College Ave
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Cabool Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Garst Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Rank: #88.
Cabool Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Rogers Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
Rank: #99.
Plato High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #1111.
Success Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10341 Hwy 17
Success, MO 65570
(417) 967-2597
Success, MO 65570
(417) 967-2597
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Dys Dr
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Texas County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Texas County, MO include Plato Elementary School, Summersville Elementary School and Summersville High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Texas County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Texas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas County?
Texas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Texas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Texas County include: Houston Elementary School vs. Cabool Elementary School, Cabool Elementary School vs. Houston Elementary School
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