For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 997 students in Lexington, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, MO are Leslie Bell Elementary School, Lexington Middle School and Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lexington, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leslie Bell Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Grades: 5-8
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4391
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lex La-ray Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lexington, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lexington, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, MO include Leslie Bell Elementary School, Lexington Middle School and Lexington High School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington?
4 public schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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