Ellington, Missouri

About Ellington

Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, Ellington is a tiny community counting 766 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Ellington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 525 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Ellington Unique

• The only place in America named Ellington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.

🏫 Schools in Ellington

• ELLINGTON ELEMENTARY
• ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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