For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 336 students in Fair Play, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Fair Play, MO are Fair Play High School and Fair Play Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fair Play, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Fair Play have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fair Play, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fair Play High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2232
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2232
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fair Play Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N.walnut Street
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fair Play, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Fair Play, MO include Fair Play High School and Fair Play Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fair Play?
3 public schools are located in Fair Play.
What is the racial composition of students in Fair Play?
Fair Play public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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