For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,578 students in Fulton, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, MO are Stark Elementary School, Wheeler Middle School and Bartley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fulton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fulton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stark Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Grades: K-5
| 22 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wheeler Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Bartley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 S Bus 54
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8300
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8300
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
706 Hickman Ave
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
908 Wood St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Fulton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, MO include Stark Elementary School, Wheeler Middle School and Bartley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fulton?
8 public elementary schools are located in Fulton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton?
Fulton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fulton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fulton include: Bartley Elementary School vs. Bush Elementary School, Bush Elementary School vs. Bartley Elementary School
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