For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,032 students in Willard, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Willard, MO are Willard East Elementary School, Willard North Elementary School and Willard Intermediate North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willard, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willard have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Willard, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Willard, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Willard, MO include Willard East Elementary School, Willard North Elementary School and Willard Intermediate North.
How many public elementary schools are located in Willard?
3 public elementary schools are located in Willard.
What is the racial composition of students in Willard?
Willard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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