For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 479 students in Fayette, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette, MO are Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Wm. N. Clark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette, MO include Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Wm. N. Clark Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette?
Fayette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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