For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,715 students in Laclede County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laclede County, MO are Gasconade Elementary School, Ezard Elementary School and Boswell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laclede County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Laclede County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Laclede County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gasconade Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32959 Hwy 32
Falcon, MO 65470
(417) 532-4821
Falcon, MO 65470
(417) 532-4821
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ezard Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 S Shiloh Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2171
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Boswell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
695 Millcreek
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6400
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6400
Gr: 4-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Maplecrest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Maple Ln
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6300
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6300
Gr: 2-3 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Buzz Pride Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Joel E. Barber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16050 Hwy Kk
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Stoutland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7584 State Road T
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Clark St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6200
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6200
Gr: K-1 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Laclede County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laclede County, MO include Gasconade Elementary School, Ezard Elementary School and Boswell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Laclede County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Laclede County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laclede County?
Laclede County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Laclede County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Laclede County include: Joe D. Esther Elementary School vs. Boswell Elementary School, Boswell Elementary School vs. Joe D. Esther Elementary School
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