For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 350 students in Fair Play, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Fair Play, MO are Fair Play High School and Fair Play Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fair Play, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Fair Play have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fair Play, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fair Play High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2232
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2232
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fair Play Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N.walnut Street
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fair Play, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Fair Play, MO include Fair Play High School and Fair Play Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fair Play?
3 public schools are located in Fair Play.
What is the racial composition of students in Fair Play?
Fair Play public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.