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Best Laclede County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,715 students in Laclede County, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laclede County, MO are Gasconade Elementary School, Ezard Elementary School and Boswell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laclede County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Laclede County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary 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 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Boswell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Millcreek
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6400
Gr: 4-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Maplecrest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Maple Ln
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6300
Gr: 2-3 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
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 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Joe D. Esther Elementary School
1200 Clark St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6200
Gr: K-1 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laclede County, MO

Laclede County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Conway Junior High School (Closed 2016)
726 W Jefferson Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-8147
Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hillcrest School (Closed 2023)
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Gr: 6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Stoutland Elementary School (Closed 2024)
7584 State Road T
Stoutland, MO 65567
(417) 286-3711
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Laclede County, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laclede County, MO include Gasconade Elementary School, Ezard Elementary School and Boswell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Laclede County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Laclede County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laclede County?
Laclede County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Laclede County are often viewed compared to one another?

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