For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 108 students in Lesterville, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lesterville, MO are Lesterville Elementary School and Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lesterville, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lesterville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lesterville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lesterville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lesterville, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lesterville, MO include Lesterville Elementary School and Alternative School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lesterville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lesterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lesterville?
Lesterville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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