Best Schools in Missouri
Missouri has a total of 2,986 schools including 845 high schools, 506 middle schools and 1,550 elementary schools. A total of 988,215 students attend Missouri schools. On average, schools in Missouri score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Missouri meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Missouri
Missouri has 845 high schools with 323,889 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Missouri score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Missouri meet expectations.
1. Collegiate School Of Med/bio
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Metro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
3. Kirkwood Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1775 Students
4. St. Elizabeth High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Elizabeth R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 137 Students
5. Nixa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixa Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1957 Students
6. North Shelby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shelby • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
7. Ladue Horton Watkins High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1313 Students
8. Park Hill South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1860 Students
9. Clayton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students
10. Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 559 Students
Best Middle Schools in Missouri
Missouri has 506 middle schools with 209,211 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Missouri score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Missouri meet expectations.
1. Wydown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
2. Blair Oaks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Oaks R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Rockwood Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
4. Ladue Fifth Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades 5 • 351 Students
5. Delta Woods Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
6. Crestview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1125 Students
7. North Kirkwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
8. Francis Howell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students
9. Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield R-xii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 460 Students
10. Steam Academy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferguson-florissant R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Missouri
Missouri has 1,550 elementary schools with 450,382 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Missouri score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Missouri meet expectations.
1. Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
2. Mound City Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mound City R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 113 Students
3. Epic Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
4. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
5. Lens
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 134 Students
6. Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
7. Harry S. Truman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 277 Students
8. Conway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 408 Students
9. Meramec Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
10. Avenue City Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avenue City R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Missouri
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Missouri has a total population of 6,154,913 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Missouri
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Missouri.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Missouri.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Missouri.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Missouri Internet Health Assessment.
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