For the 2024-25 school year, there are 120 blue ribbon public schools serving 55,447 students in Missouri.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Missouri are Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Epic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Missouri (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Epic Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rte 1 Box 838
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Mound City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: PK-4
| 113 students
Rank: #77.
Conway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Grades: K-4
| 408 students
Rank: #88.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
625 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Grades: K-4
| 189 students
Rank: #1010.
Reed Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Grades: K-4
| 369 students
Rank: #1111.
Blair Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2808
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2808
Grades: PK-2
| 218 students
Rank: #1212.
Brentwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
James E. Freer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Hanover
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Grades: PK-2
| 280 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Meramec Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Pierremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1215 Dauphine Ln
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Chesterfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Kearney High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Grades: 10-12
| 824 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Mathews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
605 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Grades: K-4
| 453 students
Rank: #1919.
Nixa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,957 students
Rank: #2020.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 N Hwy D
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Grades: 2-4
| 277 students
Rank: #2121.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #2222.
Wild Horse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Festus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Grades: K-3
| 1,039 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Park Hill South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Nw River Park Dr
Riverside, MO 64150
(816) 359-4120
Riverside, MO 64150
(816) 359-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,860 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3297 Oak Grove Rd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6589
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6589
Grades: 1-3
| 318 students
Rank: #2626.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #2727.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 S Oronogo
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Grades: 4
| 191 students
Rank: #2828.
Clayton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #2929.
Westchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1416 Woodgate Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Warren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
141 Weiss Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 851-6100
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 851-6100
Grades: K-5
| 762 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Wydown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #3232.
Chapel Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3701 Ne Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #3333.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #3434.
James Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #3535.
Becky-david Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 849 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Missouri include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Epic Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Missouri?
120 blue ribbon public schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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