For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 848 students in Atchison County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Atchison County, MO are Rock Port High School, Fairfax High School and Fairfax 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 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), 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 and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Atchison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Fairfax High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Rock Port Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Tarkio Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Pine St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atchison County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Atchison County, MO include Rock Port High School, Fairfax High School and Fairfax 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 and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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