Top 5 Best Phelps County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,778 students in Phelps County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phelps County, MO are Mark Twain Elementary School, Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Phelps County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Mark Twain Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0170
Grades: PK-3
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
314 S Jefferson
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #33.
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 Lanning Ln
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0190
Grades: PK-3
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Phelps Co. Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17790 State Route M
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
B W Robinson School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Lanning Ln
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 E 18th St
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0180
Grades: PK-3
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
Rolla Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0120
Grades: 4-6
| 874 students
Rank: #88.
St. James Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tiger Dr
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #99.
Newburg Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Phelps County, MO

Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
B W Robinson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
300 Lanning Lane
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Grades: Inquire with school
| 31 students
Test 123 School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
807 West 11th Street
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 364-3915
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Phelps County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phelps County, MO include Mark Twain Elementary School, Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phelps County, MO?
9 public elementary schools are located in Phelps County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County, MO?
Phelps County, MO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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