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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Parent / Guardian
May 23, 2024
The staff here at Buder is very unwelcoming. I’ve been to several school events & they don’t even greet the families. They look at you as if you don’t belong. It’s so bad that I am considering... More
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Buder Elementary School
Teacher
May 23, 2024
I have seen a vast improvement in the curriculum at North Side Middle and students are excelling in their courses. Top notch staff, highly educated with at least 86% of teachers holding a Masters... More
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North Side Community School
Parent / Guardian
May 23, 2024
This is a wonderful, small, family-like community that uses popular, Christian, homeschool curriculum to teach our kids in a well-rounded way, incorporating God into all aspects of their education.... More
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Dayspring Christian School