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Best Callaway County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 3,727 students in Callaway County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Callaway County, MO are South Callaway Elementary School, Stark Elementary School and Wheeler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Callaway County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Callaway County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary 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 - 32. - 3.
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 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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
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 elementary schools in Callaway County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Callaway County, MO include South Callaway Elementary School, Stark Elementary School and Wheeler Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Callaway County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Callaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Callaway County?
Callaway County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Callaway County are often viewed compared to one another?

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