For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 611 students in Chaffee, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chaffee, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chaffee, MO are Chaffee Elementary School and Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaffee, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Chaffee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chaffee, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaffee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elliott Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3244
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3244
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 W Yoakum Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Gr: 7-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chaffee, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Chaffee, MO include Chaffee Elementary School and Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Chaffee?
2 public schools are located in Chaffee.
What percentage of students in Chaffee go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chaffee are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chaffee?
Chaffee public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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