For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 583 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 23% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lexington, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lexington, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Gr: 9-12
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?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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