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Blackburn: Schools & Education

Blackburn is served by 19 public schools. Odessa High is the largest at 664 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,242 students.

K-12 Schools

19 K-12 schools serving the area — about 13 residents per school. 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (19)

WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR.
6-12 · 34 students · 109 W KELLING AVE, WAVERLY MO 64096 · (660)493-2272
ROLLING MEADOW SCHOOL
0-12 · 7 students · 1101 W 29TH ST, HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 · (660)584-2924
SANTA FE ELEM.
-1-6 · 162 students · 703 W WALNUT, WAVERLY MO 64096 · (660)493-2811
SANTA FE HIGH
7-12 · 172 students · 108 N CHIEFS, ALMA MO 64001 · (660)674-2236
CONCORDIA ELEM.
-1-6 · 276 students · 701 SW 4TH ST, CONCORDIA MO 64020 · (660)463-2261
CONCORDIA HIGH
7-12 · 191 students · 117 SW 11TH ST, CONCORDIA MO 64020 · (660)463-2246
GRANDVIEW ELEM.
-1-5 · 457 students · 705 W 31ST, HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 · (660)584-7127
LAFAYETTE CO. HIGH
9-12 · 310 students · 807A W 31ST, HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 · (660)584-3661
LAFAYETTE CO. MIDDLE
6-8 · 213 students · 807B W 31ST, HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 · (660)584-7161
LESLIE BELL ELEM.
-1-4 · 405 students · 400 S 20TH ST, LEXINGTON MO 64067 · (660)259-4341
LEX LA-RAY TECHNICAL CTR.
9-12 · 2323 HIGH SCHOOL DR, LEXINGTON MO 64067 · (660)259-2264
LEXINGTON MIDDLE
5-8 · 264 students · 1111 S 24TH ST, LEXINGTON MO 64067 · (660)259-4611
LEXINGTON HIGH
9-12 · 328 students · 2309 AULL LN, LEXINGTON MO 64067 · (660)259-4391
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY
-1-2 · 461 students · 607 S THIRD ST, ODESSA MO 64076 · (816)633-5334
ODESSA HIGH
9-12 · 664 students · 713 S THIRD ST, ODESSA MO 64076 · (816)633-5533
ODESSA MIDDLE
6-8 · 494 students · 607 S FIFTH ST, ODESSA MO 64076 · (816)633-1500
ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARY
3-5 · 422 students · 1100 WEST COX SCHOOL ROAD, ODESSA MO 64076 · (816)633-5396
WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON ELEM.
-1-5 · 174 students · 800 HWY 131, WELLINGTON MO 64097 · (816)240-2631
WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON HIGH
6-12 · 208 students · 800 HWY 131, WELLINGTON MO 64097 · (816)240-2621
School Districts · DistrictsMO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, SANTA FE R-X, CONCORDIA R-II, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
School Districts · Total count8
School Districts · Nces Lea Ids2900009, 2900022, 2903000, 2910080, 2914400
School Statistics · Total Schools19
School Statistics · Total Enrollment5,242
School Statistics · Total Teachers411
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio12.80
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students2,086
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct39.8%
Schools Count19

Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Higher Education

Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.

Colleges · NearestLex La-Ray Technical Center
Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles7.3 mi
Nearest College · NameLex La-Ray Technical Center
Nearest College · CityLexington
Nearest College · Phone66025922646001
Nearest College · Distance7.3 mi

Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Early Childhood

Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.

Childcare Centers · County total2

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · NameWAVERLY BRANCH
Nearest Library · Phone(660) 493-2987
Nearest Library · Address203 E KELLING AVE, WAVERLY MO 64096
Nearest Library · Distance0.2 mi

Sources: IMLS PLS 2022 — nearest by coordinates

Other

Libraries (1)

WAVERLY BRANCH
6604932987 · 203 E KELLING AVE, WAVERLY MO 64096
Pct Bachelors Plus12.3%

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12