For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 115 students in Lesterville, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lesterville, MO are 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lesterville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lesterville, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lesterville High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lesterville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 high schools in Lesterville, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lesterville, MO include Lesterville High School and Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Lesterville?
2 public high schools are located in Lesterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lesterville?
Lesterville public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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