For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,985 students in Laclede County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Laclede County, MO are Gasconade Elementary School, Ezard Elementary School and Maplecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laclede County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Laclede County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Laclede County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gasconade Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32959 Hwy 32
Falcon, MO 65470
(417) 532-4821
Falcon, MO 65470
(417) 532-4821
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Ezard Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 S Shiloh Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2171
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Maplecrest Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Maple Ln
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6300
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6300
Grades: 2-3
| 613 students
Rank: #44.
Boswell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
695 Millcreek
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6400
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6400
Grades: 4-5
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Conway High Schools
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
726 W Jefferson Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2941
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2941
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6600
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,454 students
Rank: #77.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Buzz Pride Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #88.
Joel E. Barber Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16050 Hwy Kk
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Grades: PK-8
| 521 students
Rank: #99.
Stoutland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7584 State Road T
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Education Center
Alternative School
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Clark St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6200
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6200
Grades: K-1
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 Evergreen Parkway
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6025
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6025
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon Tech. Career Center
Vocational School
757 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6700
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Laclede County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
726 W Jefferson Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-8147
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-8147
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
7584 State Road T
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laclede County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Laclede County, MO include Gasconade Elementary School, Ezard Elementary School and Maplecrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laclede County?
13 public schools are located in Laclede County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laclede County?
Laclede County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Laclede County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Laclede County include: Conway High Schools vs. Lebanon Sr. High School, Stoutland High School vs. Conway High Schools, Lebanon Sr. High School vs. Conway High Schools
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