For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N.walnut Street
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Grades: PK
| 17 students
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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