For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,005 students in Strafford, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Strafford, MO are Strafford High School, Strafford Elementary School and Strafford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Strafford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Strafford, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strafford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Strafford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Strafford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
218 W Mccabe St.
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Strafford, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Strafford, MO include Strafford High School, Strafford Elementary School and Strafford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Strafford?
4 public schools are located in Strafford.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford?
Strafford public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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