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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Callaway County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 5,394 students in Callaway County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 195 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Callaway County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Callaway County, MO are South Callaway Elementary School, Stark Elementary School and Wheeler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Callaway County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Callaway County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Callaway County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 3-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Stark Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Wheeler Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
South Callaway High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10135 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Bartley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
603 S Bus 54
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8300
Gr: 1-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 S Summit
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
South Callaway Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
North Callaway High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Thunderbird Dr
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 386-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Callaway Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2715 State Rd Aa
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fulton Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Dr
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
706 Hickman Ave
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Hatton-mccredie Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4171 County Rd 240
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 642-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
North Callaway Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 E. Harrison
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
New Bloomfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1818.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Wood St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Gr: 1-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Old Hwy 40
Williamsburg, MO 63388
(573) 254-3415
Gr: K-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Early Childhood Center
1805 Wood Street
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
Gr: PK-K | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Reception And Diag Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Treatment Center
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02
10103 State Road C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: PK-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Callaway County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Callaway County, MO include South Callaway Elementary School, Stark Elementary School and Wheeler High School.
How many public schools are located in Callaway County?
24 public schools are located in Callaway County.
What percentage of students in Callaway County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Callaway County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Callaway County?
Callaway County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Callaway County are often viewed compared to one another?

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