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Top 100 traditional public schools in Missouri (2025)

District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 100 schools shown.

  1. 1
    93
    Meramec Elem.Clayton · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 368 students
  2. 2
    91
    Wydown MiddleClayton · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 604 students
  3. 3
    91
    Clayton HighClayton · Public High78% Math proficiency · 788 students
  4. 4
    91
    Ladue Fifth Grade CenterSt. Louis · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 357 students
  5. 5
    90
    Southern Boone PrimaryAshland · Public Elementary17% Free/reduced-price lunch · 471 students
  6. 6
    90
    McKelvey IntermediateMaryland Heights · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 432 students
  7. 7
    90
    Reed ElementaryST Louis · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 410 students
  8. 8
    90
    Mark Twain Elem.Brentwood · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 173 students
  9. 9
    89
    Chesterfield Elem.Chesterfield · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 389 students
  10. 10
    89
    Ralph M. Captain Elem.Clayton · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 286 students
  11. 11
    89
    Daniel Boone Elem.Wentzville · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 420 students
  12. 12
    88
    Becky-David Elem.ST Charles · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 812 students
  13. 13
    88
    Blair Oaks Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 224 students
  14. 14
    88
    John Warner Middle SchoolColumbia · Public Middle11.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 579 students
  15. 15
    88
    Shenandoah Valley Elem.Chesterfield · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 387 students
  16. 16
    88
    Bristol Elem.ST Louis · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 361 students
  17. 17
    88
    Warren Elem.ST Peters · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 729 students
  18. 18
    88
    Conway ElementaryST Louis · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 392 students
  19. 19
    87
    Spring Bluff Elem.Sullivan · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 217 students
  20. 20
    87
    Pierremont Elem.Manchester · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 474 students
  21. 21
    87
    Voy Spears Jr. Elem.Lee's Summit · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 546 students
  22. 22
    87
    Old Bonhomme ElementaryST Louis · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 379 students
  23. 23
    86
    John Weldon Elem.Dardenne Prairie · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 640 students
  24. 24
    86
    Journey ElementaryWentzville · Public Elementary13.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 595 students
  25. 25
    86
    Glenridge Elem.Clayton · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 321 students
  26. 26
    86
    North Kirkwood MiddleKirkwood · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 697 students
  27. 27
    86
    Wildwood MiddleWildwood · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 538 students
  28. 28
    85
    Blair Oaks IntermediateJefferson City · Public Elementary12.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 228 students
  29. 29
    85
    North Glendale Elem.Kirkwood · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 571 students
  30. 30
    85
    Kehrs Mill Elem.Chesterfield · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 555 students
  31. 31
    85
    Ostmann Elem.O'fallon · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 362 students
  32. 32
    85
    Helena Elem.Helena · Public Elementary84.5% Math proficiency · 99 students
  33. 33
    85
    Kearney HighKearney · Public High77% Math proficiency · 814 students
  34. 34
    85
    Kirkwood Sr. HighKirkwood · Public High75% Math proficiency · 1,693 students
  35. 35
    85
    Mrh Early Childhood CenterMaplewood · Public Elementary22.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 451 students
  36. 36
    85
    Mound City Elem.Mound City · Public Elementary74.5% Math proficiency · 115 students
  37. 37
    85
    Pleasant Hill PrimaryPleasant Hill · Public Elementary23.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 396 students
  38. 38
    85
    Atlanta Elem.Atlanta · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 112 students
  39. 39
    85
    Ft. Zumwalt South HighST Peters · Public High73% Math proficiency · 1,212 students
  40. 40
    85
    Green Trails Elem.Chesterfield · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 345 students
  41. 41
    84
    Avery Elem.ST Louis · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 337 students
  42. 42
    84
    Creekmoor Elem.Raymore · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 383 students
  43. 43
    84
    Ladue MiddleST Louis · Public Middle67% Math proficiency · 1,053 students
  44. 44
    84
    Brentwood HighBrentwood · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 195 students
  45. 45
    84
    Epic ElementaryLiberty · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 293 students
  46. 46
    84
    McKelvey PrimarySt.louis · Public Elementary20.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 201 students
  47. 47
    84
    Flint Hill ElementaryWentzville · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 343 students
  48. 48
    84
    Mason Ridge Elem.Town & Country · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 405 students
  49. 49
    84
    Clark Elem.ST Louis · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 283 students
  50. 50
    84
    Ft. Zumwalt West HighO'fallon · Public High78% Math proficiency · 1,643 students
  51. 51
    84
    Spoede ElementaryST Louis · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 376 students
  52. 52
    84
    Emge Elem.O'fallon · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 348 students
  53. 53
    84
    Lucy Franklin Elem.Blue Springs · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 536 students
  54. 54
    84
    Rockwood Valley MiddleWildwood · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 643 students
  55. 55
    84
    Chapel Lakes Elem.Lee's Summit · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 600 students
  56. 56
    83
    Festus Elem.Festus · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 1,045 students
  57. 57
    83
    Castlio Elem.ST Charles · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 847 students
  58. 58
    83
    Centralia HighCentralia · Public High72% Math proficiency · 398 students
  59. 59
    83
    Twin Chimneys Elem.O'fallon · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 488 students
  60. 60
    83
    West MiddleChesterfield · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 814 students
  61. 61
    83
    West Platte MiddleWeston · Public Middle11.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 170 students
  62. 62
    83
    Francis Howell MiddleST Charles · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 799 students
  63. 63
    83
    Crestview MiddleEllisville · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,091 students
  64. 64
    83
    Harvest Ridge Elem.ST Charles · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 572 students
  65. 65
    83
    Nipher MiddleKirkwood · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 660 students
  66. 66
    83
    Barry SchoolKansas City · Public Elementary29.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 348 students
  67. 67
    83
    Richardson Elem.Lee's Summit · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 405 students
  68. 68
    83
    Wild Horse Elem.Chesterfield · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 464 students
  69. 69
    83
    Rock Creek Elem.O'fallon · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 408 students
  70. 70
    82
    Green Tree Elem.Lake ST Louis · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 640 students
  71. 71
    82
    Shoal Creek Elem.Kansas City · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 795 students
  72. 72
    82
    West HighBallwin · Public High71% Math proficiency · 1,417 students
  73. 73
    82
    Independence Elem.ST Charles · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 762 students
  74. 74
    82
    Skyline Elem.Urbana · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 295 students
  75. 75
    82
    Barretts Elem.Manchester · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 378 students
  76. 76
    82
    Ft. Zumwalt South MiddleST Peters · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 823 students
  77. 77
    82
    North Elem.Ozark · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 514 students
  78. 78
    81
    Midway Heights Elem.Columbia · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 251 students
  79. 79
    81
    Richland Elem.Essex · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 158 students
  80. 80
    81
    Ladue Horton Watkins HighST Louis · Public High75% Math proficiency · 1,395 students
  81. 81
    81
    Westchester Elem.Kirkwood · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 572 students
  82. 82
    81
    Woerther Elem.Ballwin · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 423 students
  83. 83
    81
    McGrath Elem.Brentwood · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 236 students
  84. 84
    81
    Cedar Creek Elem.Lee's Summit · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 487 students
  85. 85
    81
    Henry Elem.Ballwin · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 512 students
  86. 86
    81
    Ft. Zuwmalt West MiddleO'fallon · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 1,114 students
  87. 87
    81
    St. Peters Elem.ST Peters · Public Elementary36.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 384 students
  88. 88
    81
    Babler Elem.Glencoe · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 408 students
  89. 89
    81
    Mosaic ElementarySt. Louis · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 258 students
  90. 90
    81
    St. Elizabeth Elem.ST Elizabeth · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 143 students
  91. 91
    81
    East Elem.Ozark · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 515 students
  92. 92
    80
    Lafayette Sr. HighWildwood · Public High69% Math proficiency · 1,669 students
  93. 93
    80
    South Callaway HighMokane · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 237 students
  94. 94
    80
    Rock Port Elem.Rock Port · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 174 students
  95. 95
    80
    Selvidge MiddleBallwin · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 583 students
  96. 96
    80
    Bell Prairie ElementaryKansas City · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 642 students
  97. 97
    80
    Francis Howell HighST Charles · Public High75% Math proficiency · 1,843 students
  98. 98
    80
    Sunny Pointe Elem.Blue Springs · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 506 students
  99. 99
    80
    Delta Woods MiddleLee's Summit · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 831 students
  100. 100
    80
    Bryan MiddleST Charles · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 827 students

Meramec Elem. in Clayton leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Missouri with a Success Index (US) of 93.3. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are public.

Scores are percentiles within school type, so a elementary school and a high school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.

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Meramec Elem. in Clayton ranks first among traditional public schools in Missouri with a Success Index (US) of 93.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 368).

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Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

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