For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 305 students in La Monte, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in La Monte, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in La Monte, MO are La Monte Elementary School and La Monte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Monte, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in La Monte have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in La Monte, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Monte Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
La Monte High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Monte, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in La Monte, MO include La Monte Elementary School and La Monte High School.
How many public schools are located in Lante?
2 public schools are located in Lante.
What percentage of students in Lante go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lante are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lante?
Lante public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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