Missouri is the #13 largest school system in the United States, serving 891,649 students across the 2,477 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are 682 private schools, serving 123,263 students). 88% of all K-12 students in Missouri attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Missouri is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 43%.
The top-ranked public schools in Missouri are Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, and Epic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 32%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MO) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
8%
Black
15%
White
68%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Rank: #33.
Epic Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Rank: #44.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Rank: #55.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Rank: #66.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Rank: #77.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Rank: #88.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 76% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
625 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Best Missouri Public Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: East Side (15 schools), South Kansas City (13 schools), Carr Square (6 schools), Central West End (6 schools), Old Hyde Park (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked public schools in Missouri include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, and Epic Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Missouri?
2,477 public schools are located in Missouri.
What percentage of students in Missouri go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Missouri attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Minority enrollment in Missouri is 32%, with the majority being Black.
Which public schools in Missouri are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Missouri include: Stockton High School vs. El Dorado Springs High School, Missouri Digital Academy vs. Missouri Virtual Academy, Canton High School vs. Highland Jr.-sr. High School
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