| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe R-X School District | Alma | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 334 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wellington-Napoleon R-IX School District | Napoleon | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 382 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Concordia R-II School District | Concordia | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 467 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Odessa R-VII School District | Bates City | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 2,041 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Lafayette County C-1 School District | Corder | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 980 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lexington R-V School District | Dover | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 997 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Lafayette County compares
Together they enroll 5,201 students across 17 schools. The largest is Odessa R-VII School District with 2,041 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lafayette County, Missouri
Lafayette County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lafayette County is Santa Fe R-X School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lafayette County, MO?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Lafayette County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lafayette County, MO?
Of the districts serving Lafayette County, Santa Fe R-X School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.