For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 103 students in Lesterville, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lesterville, MO are Lesterville Elementary School and Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lesterville, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lesterville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lesterville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lesterville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lesterville, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lesterville, MO include Lesterville Elementary School and Alternative School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lesterville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lesterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lesterville?
Lesterville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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