For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,416 students in Lewis County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, MO are Canton High School, Canton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lewis County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25189 Heritage Ave
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Grades: PK-6
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 366
Ewing, MO 63440
(573) 209-3403
Ewing, MO 63440
(573) 209-3403
Grades: PK-2
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lewis County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, MO include Canton High School, Canton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lewis County, MO?
4 public schools are located in Lewis County, MO.
What percentage of students in Lewis County, MO go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County, MO?
Lewis County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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