For the 2024 school year, there are 29 blue ribbon public high schools serving 19,413 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 high schools in Missouri are Kirkwood Sr. High School, North Shelby High School and Nixa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Missouri blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clayton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Missouri (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #22.
North Shelby High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Nixa High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,970 students
Rank: #44.
Clayton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 871 students
Rank: #55.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #66.
Park Hill South High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
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
| 1,835 students
Rank: #77.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Lindbergh Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5000 S. Lindbergh
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2410
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 2,240 students
Rank: #99.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #1010.
Lee's Summit West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Sw Ward Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4000
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,044 students
Rank: #1111.
Kearney High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Grades: 10-12
| 832 students
Rank: #1212.
Stanberry High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 N Park St
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2163
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2163
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1313.
Francis Howell High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7001 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #1414.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #1515.
Cole Camp High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #1616.
Bolivar High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 N Hwy D
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5228
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5228
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #1717.
Lawson High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1919.
New Haven High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Park Dr
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #2020.
Valley Park Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #2121.
Willow Springs High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #2222.
Richland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #2424.
Spokane High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1123 Spokane Rd
Spokane, MO 65754
(417) 443-3502
Spokane, MO 65754
(417) 443-3502
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #2525.
Chadwick High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #2626.
Pierce City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #2727.
Cooter High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #2828.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Rank: #2929.
Mound City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Missouri include Kirkwood Sr. High School, North Shelby High School and Nixa High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Missouri?
29 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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