For the 2025 school year, there are 91 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 36,488 students in Missouri.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary 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 score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Epic Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: PK-4
| 111 students
Rank: #77.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
625 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Grades: K-4
| 167 students
Rank: #1010.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Grades: K-4
| 384 students
Rank: #1111.
Blair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2808
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2808
Grades: PK-2
| 236 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
James E. Freer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Hanover
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Grades: PK-2
| 299 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pierremont Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1215 Dauphine Ln
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
605 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #1717.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 N Hwy D
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Grades: 2-4
| 284 students
Rank: #1818.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1919.
Festus Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Grades: K-3
| 1,042 students
Rank: #2020.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3297 Oak Grove Rd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6589
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6589
Grades: 1-3
| 324 students
Rank: #2121.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 S Oronogo
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Grades: 4
| 195 students
Rank: #2222.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1416 Woodgate Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
141 Weiss Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 851-6100
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 851-6100
Grades: K-5
| 758 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #2525.
Chapel Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3701 Ne Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2626.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2727.
James Walker Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2828.
Becky-david Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #2929.
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4035 W Weaver Rd
Brookline, MO 65619
(417) 523-7800
Brookline, MO 65619
(417) 523-7800
Grades: 5-6
| 424 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Fairway Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 Old Fairway Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-4175
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-4175
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mckelvey Intermediate
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Mckelvey Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Grades: 2-5
| 437 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Espy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6820
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6820
Grades: K-4
| 400 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7447 Wellington Way
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 St. Clair Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
Rank: #3535.
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Missouri include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Epic Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Missouri?
91 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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