4,139
Preschools
2,347
Elementary Schools
1,440
Middle Schools
972
High Schools
2,292
Public District Schools
3,811
Private Schools
6,184
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 | 34 schools
Reviews From Schools in Missouri
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March 16, 2024
Since 2016, the math and reading scores for Trautwein have precipitously dropped below proficient, 17% in math proficiency and below 33% in reading proficiency making this one of the lowest ranking... More
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Trautwein Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 16, 2024
My daughter was in traditional public schools from kindergarten through most of 8th grade until at-home learning was forced by the pandemic. In traditional school, there were many terrible teachers... More
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Acellus Academy
Parent / Guardian
March 16, 2024
This school is all special needs students. Test scores will be low. These types of schools should be rated differently.
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Northview