4,161
Preschools
2,412
Elementary Schools
1,530
Middle Schools
1,054
High Schools
2,426
Public District Schools
3,789
Private Schools
6,307
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
22,937 students | SPRINGFIELD, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 57 schools -
Rockwood R-Vi School District
20,563 students | EUREKA, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
North Kansas City 74 School District
20,561 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 34 schools -
Columbia 93 School District
18,800 students | COLUMBIA, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 35 schools -
St. Louis City School District
18,321 students | ST. LOUIS, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 76 schools
Reviews From Schools in Missouri
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
June 14, 2025
We absolutely love all of the admin and teachers at PB and feel very lucky our kids get to go here!
Review for
Prairie Branch Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 14, 2025
I would not recommend Hazelwood North Middle School. The safety at this school is inferior, all of the securities are messy. They talk about students and encourage them to fight. Even you tell the... More
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North Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 13, 2025
A Hidden Gem with Transformative Magic
When we first considered St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School, I was actually a bit concerned that the class sizes might be too small. I worried that my children... More
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The St. Michael School of Clayton