For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 671 students in 65248, MO.
The top ranked public schools in 65248, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 65248 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 65248, MO 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 65248, MO Public Schools (2025-26)
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 65248, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65248, MO include Fayette High School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Wm. N. Clark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 65248?
3 public schools are located in 65248.
What is the racial composition of students in 65248?
65248 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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