For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,278 students in Wright County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wright County, MO are Grovespring Elementary School, Mansfield Jr. High School and Wilder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Wright County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grovespring Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9530 Hwy 5
Grovespring, MO 65662
(417) 462-3288
Grovespring, MO 65662
(417) 462-3288
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Mansfield Jr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-3289
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-3289
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Manes R-v School District
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8939 Highway 95
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 45 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Grove Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E 17th St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Skyview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 W Fifth St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-4880
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-4880
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #77.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Rank: #88.
Hartville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 N. School Ave
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-7141
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-7141
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 72 Box 486
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Grove Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 E Ninth
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: PK-4
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
175 N School Ave
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-6223
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-6223
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct
Alternative School
1400 Industrial Park
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Wright County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Grades: 5-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wright County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wright County, MO include Grovespring Elementary School, Mansfield Jr. High School and Wilder Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wright County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wright County include: Norwood Elementary School vs. Hartville Elementary School, Hartville Elementary School vs. Norwood Elementary School
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