4,140
Preschools
2,347
Elementary Schools
1,440
Middle Schools
971
High Schools
2,293
Public District Schools
3,811
Private Schools
6,185
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Missouri based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Missouri at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Missouri offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Missouri
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Springfield R-Xii School District
23,731 students | SPRINGFIELD, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 54 schools -
Rockwood R-Vi School District
19,822 students | EUREKA, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
North Kansas City 74 School District
19,673 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 34 schools -
St. Louis City School District
19,299 students | ST. LOUIS, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 75 schools -
Columbia 93 School District
18,145 students | COLUMBIA, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 35 schools
Reviews From Schools in Missouri
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May 19, 2024
When I registered my daughter back when she was in the 8th grade. My daughter and I was walking down the hallway together. When a teacher hollered at my daughter and told her to walk and not run in... More
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Mexico Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 19, 2024
Back when my daughter was in the 4th grade at summer school. She was playing on some monkey bars and she fell and hit her head. And she was briefly knocked out. When she came to. The teachers stood... More
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Hawthorne Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
I have two students currently at RCE and one who went here for a year before middle school. We have loved all the classroom teachers as well as support staff. There have been some administrative... More
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Rock Creek Elementary School