For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 848 students in Atchison County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Atchison County, MO are Fairfax High School, Rock Port High School and Rock Port Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Atchison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfax High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Port High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Nebraska St
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6296
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6296
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Rock Port Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Nebraska St
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Tarkio Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Pine St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #66.
Tarkio Jh And High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 S Eleventh St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atchison County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Atchison County, MO include Fairfax High School, Rock Port High School and Rock Port Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Atchison County?
7 public schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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