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6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Fayette, Missouri

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.2/10
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Choosing a school in Fayette?

Use this page to compare every school in Fayette by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Fayette High

8.1/10

High · Fayette R-iii. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Laurence J. Daly Elem.

6.1/10

Elementary · Fayette R-iii. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Wm. N. Clark Middle

4.3/10

Middle · Fayette R-iii. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Fayette for 2026 are Fayette High (8.1/10), Laurence J. Daly Elem. (6.1/10), and Wm. N. Clark Middle (4.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

6.2

out of 10

Median Home

$141,600

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Fayette

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Fayette High 8.1 / 10
2 Laurence J. Daly Elem. 6.1 / 10
3 Wm. N. Clark Middle 4.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.2/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$53,797

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$141,600

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
31%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
25 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
72%

Of occupied housing units

How Fayette compares

Missouri rank

#149 of 258

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Missouri avg (6.3)

Median household income

$54k

82% of Missouri median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Fayette, Missouri

Fayette, Missouri is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Fayette show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Fayette is Fayette High with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Fayette is served by 1 school district: FAYETTE R-III. These districts collectively serve 671 students.

Fayette's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $53,797. The poverty rate in the area is 15.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 65248 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 320 students · Pre-K–5th 6.1

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 150 students · 6th–8th 4.3

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 201 students · 9th–12th 8.1

Schools in Fayette

Fayette, Missouri · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$53,797

Median Home Value

$141,600

Median Rent

$838/mo

Population

4,389

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

72%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Community Profile

Fayette has a median household income of $53,797. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $141,600, with a median rent of $838/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.9%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Fayette, Missouri

How many schools are in Fayette, Missouri?

Fayette has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Fayette, Missouri?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fayette is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Fayette, Missouri?

The top-ranked school in Fayette on MySchoolScout is Fayette High with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Fayette, Missouri?

The top-ranked elementary school in Fayette on MySchoolScout is Laurence J. Daly Elem. with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Fayette, Missouri?

The top-ranked middle school in Fayette on MySchoolScout is Wm. N. Clark Middle with a composite score of 4.3/10.

What is the best high school in Fayette, Missouri?

The top-ranked high school in Fayette on MySchoolScout is Fayette High with a composite score of 8.1/10.

How many school districts serve Fayette, Missouri?

Fayette is served by 1 school district: Fayette R-iii.

What is the education level in Fayette, Missouri?

According to Census data, 31% of adults in Fayette have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Fayette, Missouri?

The median household income in Fayette is approximately $53,797 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayette, Missouri?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fayette is 12.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fayette, Missouri?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.