Top 10 Best Lafayette County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,138 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 Concordia High School, Lafayette Co. High School and Odessa Middle 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 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Lafayette County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concordia High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
117 Sw 11th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Co. High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Odessa Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
703 W Walnut
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 N Chiefs
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Rank: #77.
Wellington-napoleon High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: #88.
Odessa High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
713 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #99.
Odessa Upper Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 West Cox School Road
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5396
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1010.
Concordia Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Sw 4th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
Wellington-napoleon Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Rank: #1313.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #1414.
Grandview Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1515.
Lexington Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: #1616.
Lexington High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lex La-ray Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 W Kelling Ave
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lafayette County, MO

Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lafayette County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Lafayette County, MO include Concordia High School, Lafayette Co. High School and Odessa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lafayette County, MO?
19 public schools are located in Lafayette County, MO.
What percentage of students in Lafayette County, MO go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County, MO?
Lafayette County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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