For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 318 students in Lockwood, MO (there are , serving 93 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Lockwood, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lockwood, MO are Lockwood High School, Lockwood Elementary School and Lockwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lockwood, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lockwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lockwood, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lockwood, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Lockwood, MO include Lockwood High School, Lockwood Elementary School and Lockwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lockwood?
4 public schools are located in Lockwood.
What percentage of students in Lockwood go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Lockwood are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lockwood?
Lockwood public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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