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Best Laclede County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,985 students in Laclede County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Laclede County, MO are Gasconade Elementary School, Conway High Schools and Ezard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laclede County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Laclede County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Laclede County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gasconade Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
32959 Hwy 32
Falcon, MO 65470
(417) 532-4821
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Conway High Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
726 W Jefferson Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2941
Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ezard Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
209 S Shiloh Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Boswell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Millcreek
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6400
Gr: 4-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Maplecrest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Maple Ln
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6300
Gr: 2-3 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Buzz Pride Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Joel E. Barber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16050 Hwy Kk
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Stoutland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7584 State Road T
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Stoutland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7584 State Road T
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Education Center
Alternative School
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Joe D. Esther Elementary School
1200 Clark St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6200
Gr: K-1 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon R-iii Early Chld Center
2020 Evergreen Parkway
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6025
Gr: PK | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon Tech. Career Center
Vocational School
757 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6700
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Laclede County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Laclede County, MO include Gasconade Elementary School, Conway High Schools and Ezard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laclede County?
13 public schools are located in Laclede County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laclede County?
Laclede County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Laclede County are often viewed compared to one another?

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