For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 179 students in Ludlow, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Ludlow, MO are Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School and Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ludlow, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ludlow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ludlow, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ludlow, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Ludlow, MO include Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School and Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School.
How many public schools are located in Ludlow?
2 public schools are located in Ludlow.
What is the racial composition of students in Ludlow?
Ludlow public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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