| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe R-X School District | Alma | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 334 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lafayette County, Missouri
Lafayette County has 6 public school districts covering 13 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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