For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 307 students in La Plata, MO.
The top ranked public schools in La Plata, MO are La Plata Elementary School and La Plata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Plata, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in La Plata have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in La Plata, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Plata Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
Grades: K-6
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
La Plata High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Plata, MO?
The top ranked public schools in La Plata, MO include La Plata Elementary School and La Plata High School.
How many public schools are located in La Plata?
2 public schools are located in La Plata.
What is the racial composition of students in La Plata?
La Plata public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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