For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 5,394 students in Callaway County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 195 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 High 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 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Callaway County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Callaway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 3-5 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
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
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
South Callaway High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10135 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Bartley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 S Summit
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
South Callaway Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Callaway Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2715 State Rd Aa
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
706 Hickman Ave
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Hatton-mccredie Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4171 County Rd 240
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 642-4333
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 642-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
North Callaway Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 E. Harrison
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
New Bloomfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Wood St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Wood Street
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
10103 State Road C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Callaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Gr: 7-12
Po Box 188
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 1%
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 High School.
How many public schools are located in Callaway County?
24 public schools are located in Callaway County.
What percentage of students in Callaway County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Callaway County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Callaway County?
Callaway County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Callaway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Callaway County include: Bartley Elementary School vs. Bush Elementary School, Callaway Hills Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, Bush Elementary School vs. Bartley Elementary School
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