The top ranked public elementary schools in Missouri are Betty Wheeler Classical Jr.
Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Epic Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public elementary schools are Wildwood, Chesterfield and Nixa.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Missouri is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 43%.
Top Ranked Public Elementary Schools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Rank: #33.
Epic Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Rank: #44.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Rank: #55.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Rank: #66.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Rank: #77.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Rank: #88.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 76% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
625 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Rank: #1010.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Rank: #1111.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pierremont Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1215 Dauphine Ln
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
605 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: 2-4
810 N Hwy D
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Mosaic Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
3701 Will Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-7900
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-7900
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Rank: #1919.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5
10900 Ladue Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
John Thomas School Of Discover
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
312 North Market Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Rank: #2222.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
37707 Us Hwy 160
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Rank: #2323.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Rank: #2424.
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
2650 Kehrs Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Rank: #2525.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
15399 Appalachian Trail
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Rank: #2626.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Rank: #2727.
Festus Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 1%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Rank: #2828.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 66% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Rank: #2929.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: 1-3
3297 Oak Grove Rd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6589
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6589
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Avenue City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
18069 Hwy 169
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Edgar Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1131 Edgar Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Rank: #3333.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4
510 S Oronogo
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Highcroft Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
15380 Highcroft Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3
1427 W Aylor
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6050
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6050
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