Best 65781 Missouri Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,144 students in 65781, MO.
The top ranked public schools in 65781, MO are Willard High School, Willard East Elementary School and Willard North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65781 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65781, MO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best 65781, MO Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willard High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 E Jackson St
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524
Grades: 9-12
| 1,400 students
Rank: #22.
Willard East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
518 Kime
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639
Grades: PK-4
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Willard North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Willard Intermediate North
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242
Grades: 5-6
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Willard Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 Miller Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588
Grades: 7-8
| 712 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 65781, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65781, MO include Willard High School, Willard East Elementary School and Willard North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 65781?
5 public schools are located in 65781.
What is the racial composition of students in 65781?
65781 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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