For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,041 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 preschools in Missouri are Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Richland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Missouri (2024-25)
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
| 234 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
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rte 1 Box 838
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Mound City Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 113 students
Rank: #66.
Blair Oaks Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 218 students
Rank: #77.
James E. Freer Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Becky-david Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 849 students
Rank: #99.
Rose Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2905 Rose Acres Ln
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8017
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8017
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1010.
Nike Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2264 Hwy Ap
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Grades: PK-4
| 188 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: #1212.
Blanchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Rank: #1313.
Campbellton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3693 Hwy 185
New Haven, MO 63068
(636) 231-2450
New Haven, MO 63068
(636) 231-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Rank: #1414.
Willard Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2625 N Farm Rd 101
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Grades: PK-4
| 414 students
Rank: #1515.
Hermitage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
E End Polk St
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #1616.
Osage Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1241 Nichols Road
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Grades: PK-4
| 234 students
Rank: #1717.
Rock Port Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Nebraska St
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Grades: PK-6
| 197 students
Rank: #1818.
South Nodaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Adrian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Fordland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2121.
Gideon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #2222.
Matthews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #2323.
Leeton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #2424.
Meramec Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 Meramec St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 353-7145
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 353-7145
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #2525.
Laclede Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5821 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Missouri include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Richland Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Missouri?
25 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 35% (majority Black).
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