For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,193 students in Liberty, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 414 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Liberty, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Liberty, MO are Epic Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School and Alexander Doniphan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Liberty have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Liberty, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Epic Elementary 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
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1407 Nashua Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5430
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5430
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Clay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5400
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5400
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Mill
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5440
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5440
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bluejay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5340
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,908 students
Rank: #66.
Warren Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1251 Camille St
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5630
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5630
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #77.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Midjay Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #99.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty North High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 N.e. 104th Street
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5500
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,330 students
Rank: #1111.
Lillian Schumacher Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Claywoods Pkwy
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5490
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5490
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 S Withers
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5410
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5410
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1313.
Manor Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Skyline Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5460
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5460
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1414.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Thornton
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5450
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5450
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Blackberry Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5470
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5470
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
8 Victory Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Liberty, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
800 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Liberty, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Liberty, MO include Epic Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School and Alexander Doniphan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Liberty?
16 public schools are located in Liberty.
What percentage of students in Liberty go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Liberty are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty?
Liberty public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Liberty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Liberty include: Juvenile Justice Center vs. Liberty Academy, Discovery Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School, South Valley Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
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