For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 754 students in Daviess County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, MO are North Daviess Elementary School, Tri-county Elementary School and Covel D. Searcy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Daviess County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Covel D. Searcy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Grades: PK-4
| 221 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gallatin Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Olive St.
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2172
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2172
Grades: 5-8
| 160 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pattonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-4416
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-4416
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #66.
Winston Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Grades: 5-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, MO include North Daviess Elementary School, Tri-county Elementary School and Covel D. Searcy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Daviess County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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