For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 15,513 students in Franklin County, MO (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,592 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, MO are Clearview Elementary School, Spring Bluff Elementary School and Nike Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1581 Clearview Road
Union, MO 63084
(636) 231-2500
Union, MO 63084
(636) 231-2500
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9374 Hwy 185
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2264 Hwy Ap
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4536 Coleman Rd
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-2133
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-2133
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Co. Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3128 Hwy Y
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2414
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2414
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Rank: #66.
Beaufort Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Hwy 50
Union, MO 63084
(573) 484-3221
Union, MO 63084
(573) 484-3221
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Sullivan Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1073 E Vine St
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Campbellton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3693 Hwy 185
New Haven, MO 63068
(636) 231-2450
New Haven, MO 63068
(636) 231-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
New Haven Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Park Dr
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2900
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2900
Grades: 7-8
| 66 students
Rank: #1010.
New Haven High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Park Dr
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #1313.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4328 St. Johns Road
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #1414.
Zitzman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 S Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Grades: K-4
| 336 students
Rank: #1515.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 E Springfield
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1616.
Union High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Grades: 9-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #1717.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 W Washington
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 3-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Gerald Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Fitzgerald
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 764-3321
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 764-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lonedell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7466 Hwy Ff
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Rank: #2121.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #2222.
Labadie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2749 Hwy T
Labadie, MO 63055
(636) 231-2600
Labadie, MO 63055
(636) 231-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #2323.
Strain-japan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4640 Hwy H
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Rank: #2424.
Union Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 W End
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #2525.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1434
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1434
Grades: K-4
| 210 students
Rank: #2626.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Elton Ave.
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2141
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2141
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #2727.
Pacific Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 N Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425
Grades: 5-6
| 429 students
Rank: #2828.
St. Clair Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #2929.
Robertsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Hwy N
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 271-1448
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 271-1448
Grades: K-4
| 146 students
Rank: #3030.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 918 students
Rank: #3131.
Prairie Dell Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-1200
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #3232.
St. Clair High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #3333.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1156 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #3434.
Riverbend Sch.
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Grades: 7-8
| 509 students
Rank: #3535.
Edgar Murray Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1044 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Grades: 3-5
| 468 students
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Autumn Hill (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
300 Independence Drive
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Grades: Inquire with school
| 28 students
1 Clark Ave
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-6997
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-6997
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
100 W Fifth St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
2001 W Osage
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, MO include Clearview Elementary School, Spring Bluff Elementary School and Nike Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, MO?
42 public schools are located in Franklin County, MO.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, MO go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, MO?
Franklin County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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