For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 381 students in Wellington, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Wellington, MO are Wellington-napoleon Elementary School and Wellington-napoleon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellington, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wellington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wellington, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wellington-napoleon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2631
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wellington-napoleon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wellington, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Wellington, MO include Wellington-napoleon Elementary School and Wellington-napoleon High School.
How many public schools are located in Wellington?
2 public schools are located in Wellington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellington?
Wellington public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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