For the 2025 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 Elementary School, Lockwood High 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 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Lockwood High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lockwood, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Lockwood, MO include Lockwood Elementary School, Lockwood High 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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