For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 880 students in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO are Thayer Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School and Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Partridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7078 Young St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Wood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4590 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6824 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Grades: PK-1
| 222 students
7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
8478 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7075 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Grades: 2-5
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO include Thayer Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School and Wood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Leonard Wood?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fort Leonard Wood.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Leonard Wood?
Fort Leonard Wood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fort Leonard Wood include: Partridge Elementary School vs. Thayer Elementary School, Wood Elementary School vs. Thayer Elementary School, Thayer Elementary School vs. Wood Elementary School
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