4,137
Preschools
2,350
Elementary Schools
1,436
Middle Schools
971
High Schools
2,290
Public District Schools
3,814
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
25,641 students | SPRINGFIELD, MO
Grades PK-12 | 54 schools -
St. Louis City School District
21,814 students | ST LOUIS, MO
Grades PK-12 | 75 schools -
Rockwood R-Vi School District
21,130 students | EUREKA, MO
Grades PK-12 | 31 schools -
North Kansas City 74 School District
20,763 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK-12 | 34 schools -
Columbia 93 School District
18,499 students | COLUMBIA, MO
Grades PK-12 | 34 schools
Reviews From Schools in Missouri
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2023
We moved from a larger school district to Orrick, and I could not be prouder to be a part of the BEARCAT family!!! My children are thriving, have a community of friends, and the teachers actually... More
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Orrick High School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2023
My son absolutely loves this school. He has supportive teachers that want to see him succeed, the student population and community were very welcoming with him leaving a BIG school district and... More
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Orrick Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2023
This is a really bad school the staff doesn’t care about the students and my kid had very bad mental heath from this school and the school knew about that there’s only a few teachers that care
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Sigel Elementary Community Ed. Center