For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 868 students in Reynolds County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Reynolds County, MO are Lesterville Elementary School, Ellington Elementary School and Lesterville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reynolds County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Reynolds County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Reynolds County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lesterville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Ellington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Grades: 6-12
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Bunker High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #66.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2354 S Green St
Centerville, MO 63633
(573) 648-2285
Centerville, MO 63633
(573) 648-2285
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #77.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #88.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Reynolds County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Reynolds County, MO include Lesterville Elementary School, Ellington Elementary School and Lesterville High School.
How many public schools are located in Reynolds County?
8 public schools are located in Reynolds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reynolds County?
Reynolds County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Reynolds County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Reynolds County include: Ellington High School vs. Bunker High School, Bunker High School vs. Ellington High School, Ellington Elementary School vs. Bunker Elementary School
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