Top 10 Best Pulaski County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,658 students in Pulaski County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 395 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pulaski County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pulaski County, MO are Thayer Elementary School, Wood Elementary School and Waynesville East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Pulaski County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Wood Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4590 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Waynesville East Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 State Rd F
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Grades: K-5
| 904 students
Rank: #44.
Waynesville Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Historic 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2550
Grades: 7-8
| 907 students
Rank: #55.
Partridge Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7078 Young St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Waynesville Sr. High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 G W Ln
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
Rank: #77.
Dixon Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 N Pine Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Swedeborg Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Rank: #99.
Freedom Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
286 Eastlawn Ave
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 842-2100
Grades: K-5
| 970 students
Rank: #1010.
Richland Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #1111.
6th Grade Center
Math: 44% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 Roosevelt Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Grades: 6
| 466 students
Rank: #1212.
Richland High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Rank: #1313.
Crocker High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Commercial
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 281 students
Rank: #1414.
Crocker Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Commercial
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1515.
Dixon High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E. High School Dr
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #1616.
Laquey R-v High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-4051
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #1717.
Laquey R-v Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #1818.
Dixon Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E. 5th Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waynesville Career Center
Vocational School
400 G.w. Lane
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
12225 Pulaski Avenue
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2650
Grades: PK
| 289 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pulaski County, MO

Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3129
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6824 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Grades: PK-1
| 222 students
7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
8478 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-8
| 76 students
7075 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Grades: 2-5
| 235 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pulaski County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Pulaski County, MO include Thayer Elementary School, Wood Elementary School and Waynesville East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pulaski County, MO?
20 public schools are located in Pulaski County, MO.
What percentage of students in Pulaski County, MO go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pulaski County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County, MO?
Pulaski County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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