For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 938 students in Lexington, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Lexington, MO are Leslie Bell Elementary School, Lexington Middle School and Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lexington, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leslie Bell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 20th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4341
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4341
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Gr: 5-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4391
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4391
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Lex La-ray Technical Center
Vocational School
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Gr: 9-12
Lexington, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lexington, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Lexington, MO include Leslie Bell Elementary School, Lexington Middle School and Lexington High School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington?
4 public schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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