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Best Lafayette County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,148 students in Lafayette County, MO (there are 5 private schools, serving 617 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lafayette County, MO are Santa Fe Elementary School, Concordia High School and Lafayette Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lafayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
703 W Walnut
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Concordia High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
117 Sw 11th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Odessa Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 N Chiefs
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wellington-napoleon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wellington-napoleon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Odessa Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 West Cox School Road
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5396
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Odessa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
713 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Concordia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Sw 4th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Leslie Bell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S 20th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4341
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Lexington High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4391
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Lex La-ray Technical Center
Vocational School
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mcquerry Elementary School
607 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Gr: PK-2 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Waverly Regional Youth Center
109 W Kelling Ave
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lafayette County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Lafayette County, MO include Santa Fe Elementary School, Concordia High School and Lafayette Co. High School.
How many public schools are located in Lafayette County?
19 public schools are located in Lafayette County.
What percentage of students in Lafayette County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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