For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,980 students in Farmington, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 472 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Farmington, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Farmington, MO are Farmington Sr. High School, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington-franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Farmington, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Sr. High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Black Knight Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Summit Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Grades: 1-4
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Washington-franklin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 N Washington
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Grades: 1-4
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Farmington Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 S Fleming St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Grades: 7-8
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 S Fleming
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Grades: 5-6
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 Forster St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Grades: 1-4
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 32 East
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Correctional Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Treatment Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
209 W College
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Grades: PK-K
| 431 students
Farmington, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 S Franklin St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Farmington, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Farmington, MO include Farmington Sr. High School, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington-franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Farmington?
10 public schools are located in Farmington.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Farmington include: Washington-franklin Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Washington-franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington-franklin Elementary School
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