For the 2025 school year, there are 93 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 37,154 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 elementary schools in Missouri are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Mound City Elementary 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
Gr: PK-4 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Epic Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 77% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Blair Oaks Elementary 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
Gr: PK-2 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Reed Elementary 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
Gr: K-4 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Gr: PK-4 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1515.
James E. Freer Elementary 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
Gr: PK-2 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Mathews Elementary 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
Gr: K-4 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Harry S. Truman Elementary 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
Gr: 2-4 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
Pierremont Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1215 Dauphine Ln
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
James Walker Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Mckelvey Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Mckelvey Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Gr: 2-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
Festus Elementary 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
Gr: K-3 | 1,042 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3716 Market St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Old Bonhomme Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9661 Old Bonhomme
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Gr: K-4 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 St. Clair Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Nashua Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
221 Ne 114th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 1-3 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3030.
Becky-david Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 840 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3131.
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4035 W Weaver Rd
Brookline, MO 65619
(417) 523-7800
Brookline, MO 65619
(417) 523-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Chapel Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Daniel Boone Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 W Hwy D
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 851-4400
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 851-4400
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3434.
Fairway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 Old Fairway Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-4175
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-4175
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3535.
Warren Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Missouri include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Missouri?
93 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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