| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Callaway County R-II School District | Mokane | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 752 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Jefferson City Public Schools | Holts Summit | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 8,683 | 18 | PK–12 | 1 |
| New Bloomfield R-III School District | New Bloomfield | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 665 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Callaway County R-I School District | Williamsburg | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1,013 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Fulton 58 School District | Fulton | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 2,246 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Callaway County compares
Together they enroll 13,359 students across 34 schools. The largest is Jefferson City Public Schools with 8,683 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Callaway County, Missouri
Callaway County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Callaway County is South Callaway County R-II School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Callaway County, MO?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Callaway County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Callaway County, MO?
Of the districts serving Callaway County, South Callaway County R-II School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.