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Best Howard County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,163 students in Howard County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MO are New Franklin Elementary School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and New Franklin Middle-high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
New Franklin Middle-high
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
704 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Glasgow Elementary.
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MO include New Franklin Elementary School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and New Franklin Middle-high.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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