For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,144 students in Willard, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Willard, MO are Willard High School, Willard East Elementary School and Willard North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willard, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Willard have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Willard, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willard High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 E Jackson St
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-3524
Grades: 9-12
| 1,400 students
Rank: #22.
Willard East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Kime
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4639
Grades: PK-4
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Willard North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2597
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Willard Intermediate North
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Farmer Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-4242
Grades: 5-6
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Willard Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Miller Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588
Willard, MO 65781
(417) 742-2588
Grades: 7-8
| 712 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Willard, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Willard, MO include Willard High School, Willard East Elementary School and Willard North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Willard?
5 public schools are located in Willard.
What is the racial composition of students in Willard?
Willard public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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