Top 10 Best Polk County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,871 students in Polk County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MO are Fair Play Elementary School, Bolivar Intermediate Sch. and Bolivar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk 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 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fair Play Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Grades: K-6
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 N Hartford
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-5160
Grades: 3-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
604 W Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-3811
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Humansville Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Oak St
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marion C. Early Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5309 S Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #66.
Marion C. Early Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5309 S. Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2216
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Halfway Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2215
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #88.
Humansville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Oak St
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #99.
5545 Hwy K
Brighton, MO 65617
(417) 376-3000
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bolivar Primary
706 N Leonard Pl
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5247
Grades: K-2
| 637 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, MO

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 North Hartford Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Exceptional Pupil Coop (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1510 E Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
316 West Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MO include Fair Play Elementary School, Bolivar Intermediate Sch. and Bolivar Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Polk County, MO?
10 public elementary schools are located in Polk County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, MO?
Polk County, MO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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