For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 912 students in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO are Thayer Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School and Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Partridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7078 Young St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Wood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4590 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO include Thayer Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School and Wood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Leonard Wood?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fort Leonard Wood.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Leonard Wood?
Fort Leonard Wood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood include: Partridge Elementary School vs. Thayer Elementary School, Wood Elementary School vs. Thayer Elementary School, Thayer Elementary School vs. Wood Elementary School
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