For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 581 students in Grundy County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, MO are Laredo Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Trenton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grundy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
106 W Main
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Se 20th St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Grundy Co. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Sw Border St
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 673-6511
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 673-6511
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, MO include Laredo Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Trenton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grundy County?
4 public middle schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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