For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 421 students in Thayer, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Thayer, MO is Thayer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thayer, MO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thayer 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Thayer, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thayer, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thayer, MO include Thayer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thayer?
1 public elementary schools are located in Thayer.
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer?
Thayer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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