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Best Phelps County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,339 students in Phelps County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 336 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Phelps County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Phelps County, MO are Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Lucy Wortham James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Phelps County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 Lanning Ln
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0190
Gr: PK-3 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Mark Twain Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0170
Gr: PK-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
314 S Jefferson
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 E 18th St
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0180
Gr: PK-3 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
St. James Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Tiger Dr
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Phelps Co. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17790 State Route M
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
St. James High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 E Scioto
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Rolla Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0120
Gr: 4-6 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Rolla Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Bulldog Run
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
B W Robinson School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lanning Ln
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Rolla Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1360 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0130
Gr: 7-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Newburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Newburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Center
Vocational School
500 Forum Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0160
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Inst.
Vocational School
1304 E 10th St
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0150
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Phelps County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Phelps County, MO include Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Lucy Wortham James Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Phelps County?
15 public schools are located in Phelps County.
What percentage of students in Phelps County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Phelps County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Phelps County are often viewed compared to one another?

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