For the 2026 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, Freedom Elementary School and Partridge 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 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 51% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Partridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7078 Young St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Wood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4590 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
6th Grade Center
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Roosevelt Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Gr: 6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Waynesville East Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 State Rd F
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Gr: K-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 N Pine Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Laquey R-v Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Dixon Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 E. 5th Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Gr: K-12 | 698 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6824 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
8478 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Gr: K-5
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 26%
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Gr: 7-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
7075 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Gr: 2-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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, Freedom Elementary School and Partridge 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, Laquey R-v Elementary School vs. Richland Elementary School, Wood Elementary School vs. Thayer Elementary School
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