For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,101 students in Willard, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Willard, MO are Willard North Elementary School, Willard High School and Willard East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willard, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Willard have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Willard, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willard North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Willard High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 E Jackson St
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524
Gr: 9-12 | 1,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Willard East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Kime
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Willard Intermediate North
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242
Gr: 5-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Willard Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Miller Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588
Gr: 7-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willard, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Willard, MO include Willard North Elementary School, Willard High School and Willard East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Willard?
5 public schools are located in Willard.
What is the racial composition of students in Willard?
Willard public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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