For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,937 students in Farmington, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 453 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Farmington, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, MO are Jefferson Elementary School, Farmington Sr. High School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Farmington, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9 Summit Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Gr: 1-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Black Knight Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Forster St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Gr: 1-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Washington-franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 N Washington
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Gr: 1-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Farmington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 S Fleming St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Gr: 7-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 S Fleming
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Gr: 5-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 32 East
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Correctional Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Treatment Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
209 W College
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Gr: PK-K | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Farmington, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, MO include Jefferson Elementary School, Farmington Sr. High School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Farmington?
10 public schools are located in Farmington.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Farmington include: Washington-franklin Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Washington-franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington-franklin Elementary School
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