Clearview Elementary in the School District of Washington has been ranked No. 117 in Missouri among the 2025 Best Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 schools at the national, state and local level. The school was ranked No. 117 among 1,018 Missouri elementary schools. 

“We are honored to learn about this recognition. It reinforces the hard work of our Clearview staff as they work to support the needs of our students,” said Clearview Elementary Principal Dr. Matt Busekrus. “We are fortunate to have a strong school community amongst our students, staff and families that work together to help our students be successful. This recognition also highlights the collaborative efforts in the School District of Washington that support our work with students.”       

The methodology focuses on six factors: college readiness; reading, math and science proficiency; reading, math and science performance; underserved student performance; college curriculum breadth; and graduation rates.

"The 2025 Best Elementary Schools rankings highlight schools across the country where students consistently demonstrate academic excellence,” said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. “Having access to our data on schools can empower families as they navigate today’s educational environment and plan for the future.”

Parents and students can see how Clearview Elementary compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com. Click here for the information on Clearview from USNews.com.

Clearview Elementary in the School District of Washington has been ranked No. 117 in Missouri among the
2025 Best Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report. Pictured is the Clearview Elementary staff.