For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 671 students in Fayette, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Fayette, MO are Fayette High School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Wm. N. Clark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Fayette have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fayette, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayette High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Cleveland Ave
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fayette, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Fayette, MO include Fayette High School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Wm. N. Clark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette?
3 public schools are located in Fayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette?
Fayette public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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