For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 938 students in Wright City, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wright City, MO are Wright City West Elementary School and Wright City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright City, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wright City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wright City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wright City West Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Wildcat Dr
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7400
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7400
Gr: 2-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Wright City Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7300
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wright City, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wright City, MO include Wright City West Elementary School and Wright City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wright City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wright City.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright City?
Wright City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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