For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,588 students in Wright City, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 165 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Wright City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wright City, MO are Wright City High School, Wright City West Elementary School and Wright City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wright City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wright City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wright City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
159 Roelker Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7500
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Wright City West Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Wildcat Dr
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7400
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7400
Gr: 2-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wright City Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7300
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Bell Road
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 791-2150
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 791-2150
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wright City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Wright City, MO include Wright City High School, Wright City West Elementary School and Wright City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wright City?
4 public schools are located in Wright City.
What percentage of students in Wright City go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Wright City are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wright City?
Wright City public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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