Missouri is the #14 largest school system in the United States, serving 887,077 students across the 2,461 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are , serving 116,263 students). 88% of all K-12 students in Missouri are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Missouri is 35%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 45%.
The top ranked public schools in Missouri are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Mound City Elementary School and Matthews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 31% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
(MO) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
8%
Black
15%
White
69%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Missouri (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Mound City Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Rank: #33.
Matthews 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-5
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Epic 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-5
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Skyline 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: PK-4
Rte 1 Box 838
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Rank: #66.
Richland Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Classical Jr. Acad.
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Conway Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (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: #99.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1547 S. Theresa Av
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 696-2290
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 696-2290
Rank: #1010.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-4
810 N Hwy D
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
What are the top ranked public schools in Missouri?
The top ranked public schools in Missouri include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Mound City Elementary School and Matthews Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Missouri?
2,461 public schools are located in Missouri.
What percentage of students in Missouri go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Missouri are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Minority enrollment in Missouri is 31% (majority Black)
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