Top 10 Best Missouri Vocational Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 62 vocational public schools serving 2,160 students in Missouri.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public schools in Missouri are North Technical, Excelsior Springs Tech. High School and Miller Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Missouri Vocational Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Technical
Vocational School
Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Grades: 10-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Miller Career Academy
Vocational School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 371-0394
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Ctr.
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Ctr.
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7180
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carrollton Area Career Center
Vocational School
305 E Tenth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-0000
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carthage Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
1100 E. Airport Drive
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Ctr.
Vocational School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Technical Sch.
Vocational School
602 S 5th
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Area Career Ctr.
Vocational School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Current River Career Center
Vocational School
301 Spring St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Ctr.
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eldon Career Ctr.
Vocational School
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Career Ctr.
Vocational School
614 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Technology Ctr.
Vocational School
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gibson Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
386 W State Hwy 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graff Career Center
Vocational School
1001 E. Chestnut Expy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 447-8121
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical Sch.
Vocational School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hannibal Career Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
4550 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Herndon Career Ctr.
Vocational School
11501 E 350 Hwy
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7140
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillyard Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson College
Vocational School
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3000
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Career Technical Center
Vocational School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon Tech. Career Ctr.
Vocational School
757 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Clark Career Ctr.
Vocational School
2400 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lex La-ray Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Missouri?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Missouri include North Technical, Excelsior Springs Tech. High School and Miller Career Academy.
How many vocational public schools are located in Missouri?
62 vocational public schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri vocational public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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