For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 5,387 students in Callaway County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 190 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Callaway County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Callaway County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Callaway County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Grades: 3-5
| 174 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Stark Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Grades: K-5
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wheeler Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
South Callaway High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10135 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 S Summit
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Bartley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 S Bus 54
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8300
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8300
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
South Callaway Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Rank: #88.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #99.
Callaway Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2715 State Rd Aa
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1010.
North Callaway High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Thunderbird Dr
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 386-2211
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 386-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #1111.
Fulton Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Dr
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: #1212.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hatton-mccredie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4171 County Rd 240
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 642-4333
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 642-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
New Bloomfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1616.
Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
706 Hickman Ave
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1717.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
908 Wood St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1818.
North Callaway Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 E. Harrison
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1919.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Old Hwy 40
Williamsburg, MO 63388
(573) 254-3415
Williamsburg, MO 63388
(573) 254-3415
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Wood Street
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Reception And Diag Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10103 State Road C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Grades: PK-2
| 171 students
Callaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 E Harrison
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Po Box 188
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Callaway County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Callaway County, MO include South Callaway Elementary School, Stark Elementary School and Wheeler Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Callaway County, MO?
25 public schools are located in Callaway County, MO.
What percentage of students in Callaway County, MO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Callaway County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Callaway County, MO?
Callaway County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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