For the 2023 school year, there are 77 charter public schools serving 25,269 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Missouri are University Academy-upper Elementary School, Academie Lafayette - Armour and Hawthorn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Missouri Charter Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Academy-upper Elementary School
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
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Academie Lafayette - Armour
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Grades: 6-9
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-5323
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
City Garden Montessori School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Academie Lafayette - Oak
Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Allen Village High School
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #99.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1010.
Delasalle Charter High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #1111.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #1212.
St Louis Language Immersion Marine
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
The Soulard School
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Victor St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 865-2799
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 865-2799
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #1414.
Kairos Academies
Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Grades: 6-7
| 228 students
Rank: #1515.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Grades: K-8
| 335 students
Rank: #1616.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1717.
Academie Lafayette-cherry
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 395 students
Rank: #1818.
Crossroads - Central Street
Charter School
Math: 24% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Central
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #1919.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #2020.
University Academy-middle
Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Allen Village Junior
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 W 42nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #2323.
Crossroads - Quality Hill
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Washington Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2424.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #2525.
Frontier Stem High School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #2626.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 971 students
Rank: #2727.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 13% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Rank: #2828.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2929.
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 N. Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
North Side Community School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3033 N. Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Primary Grades Campus
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3435 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #3232.
Frontier School Of Innovation-m
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Universal Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #3333.
South City
Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students
Rank: #3434.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Eagle Tower Grove East
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 S. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Grades: K-7
| 180 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Missouri?
The top ranked charter public schools in Missouri include University Academy-upper Elementary School, Academie Lafayette - Armour and Hawthorn High School.
How many charter public schools are located in Missouri?
77 charter public schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri charter public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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