For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 185 students in Lesterville, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Lesterville, MO are Lesterville Elementary School, Lesterville High School and Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lesterville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lesterville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lesterville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lesterville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lesterville, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Lesterville, MO include Lesterville Elementary School, Lesterville High School and Alternative School.
How many public schools are located in Lesterville?
3 public schools are located in Lesterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lesterville?
Lesterville public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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