For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,578 students in Fulton, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, MO are Stark Elementary School, Wheeler Middle School and Bartley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fulton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Fulton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stark Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wheeler Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Bartley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 S Bus 54
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8300
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8300
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
706 Hickman Ave
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Wood St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Fulton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, MO include Stark Elementary School, Wheeler Middle School and Bartley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fulton?
8 public elementary schools are located in Fulton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton?
Fulton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fulton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fulton include: Bartley Elementary School vs. Bush Elementary School, Bush Elementary School vs. Bartley Elementary School
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