For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 398 students in Deepwater, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Deepwater, MO are Lakeland Elementary School and Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deepwater, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Deepwater have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Deepwater, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2223
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2223
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Deepwater, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Deepwater, MO include Lakeland Elementary School and Lakeland High School.
How many public schools are located in Deepwater?
2 public schools are located in Deepwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Deepwater?
Deepwater public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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