For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 680 students in Lexington, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, MO are Leslie Bell Elementary School and Lexington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lexington, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Lexington, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, MO include Leslie Bell Elementary School and Lexington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lexington, MO?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lexington, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington, MO?
Lexington, MO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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