For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 5,636 students in Pulaski County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski County, MO are Thayer Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School and Freedom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pulaski County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Partridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7078 Young St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
286 Eastlawn Ave
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 842-2100
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 842-2100
Grades: K-5
| 953 students
Rank: #44.
Wood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4590 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Waynesville East Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 State Rd F
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Grades: K-5
| 909 students
Rank: #66.
6th Grade Center
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Roosevelt Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Grades: 6
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #88.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 N Pine Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1010.
Laquey R-v Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #1111.
Dixon Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 E. 5th Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #1212.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Commercial
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1313.
Crocker High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Commercial
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Grades: K-12
| 698 students
Pulaski County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3129
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3129
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6824 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Grades: PK-1
| 222 students
7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
8478 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-8
| 76 students
7075 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Grades: 2-5
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski County, MO include Thayer Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School and Freedom Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pulaski County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pulaski County include: Richland Elementary School vs. Laquey R-v Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School vs. Thayer Elementary School, Wood Elementary School vs. Thayer Elementary School
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