For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 15,022 students in Franklin County, MO (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,366 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 New Haven High School, Spring Bluff Elementary School and Clearview 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 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Haven High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Park Dr
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Spring Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9374 Hwy 185
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Beaufort Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Hwy 50
Union, MO 63084
(573) 484-3221
Union, MO 63084
(573) 484-3221
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Co. Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Campbellton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
New Haven Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Zitzman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 S Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Gr: K-4 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Union High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2264 Hwy Ap
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Gr: PK-4 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Strain-japan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4640 Hwy H
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1434
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1434
Gr: K-4 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4328 St. Johns Road
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1717.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 W Washington
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1818.
Labadie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2749 Hwy T
Labadie, MO 63055
(636) 231-2600
Labadie, MO 63055
(636) 231-2600
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1919.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 E Springfield
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Robertsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Hwy N
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 271-1448
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 271-1448
Gr: K-4 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2121.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2222.
Pacific Intermediate
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: 5-6 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Prairie Dell Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-1200
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2424.
Sullivan Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1073 E Vine St
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2525.
Washington High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,246 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
Union Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 W End
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2727.
Lonedell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7466 Hwy Ff
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
St. Clair Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3030.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3131.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1156 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3232.
Gerald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Fitzgerald
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 646-4041
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 646-4041
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3333.
Riverbend School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3434.
St. Clair High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3535.
Edgar Murray Elementary School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Autumn Hill (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Independence Drive
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Gr: Inquire with school | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
100 W Fifth St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2001 W Osage
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Gr: PK | 45 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, MO include New Haven High School, Spring Bluff Elementary School and Clearview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
42 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Washington Middle School vs. Union Middle School, Union Middle School vs. Washington Middle School, St. Clair Jr. High School vs. Lonedell Elementary School
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