For the 2026 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 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Cleveland Ave
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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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