4,170
Preschools
2,421
Elementary Schools
1,536
Middle Schools
1,060
High Schools
2,426
Public District Schools
3,799
Private Schools
6,317
Total Schools
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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Missouri at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in Missouri
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Springfield R-Xii School District
22,937 students | SPRINGFIELD, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 57 schools -
Rockwood R-Vi School District
20,563 students | EUREKA, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
North Kansas City 74 School District
20,561 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 34 schools -
Columbia 93 School District
18,800 students | COLUMBIA, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 35 schools -
St. Louis City School District
18,321 students | ST. LOUIS, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 76 schools
Reviews From Schools in Missouri
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Teacher
April 13, 2025
Parents think the school is great because of test scores. The teachers teach to the tests because they have to. Students are on Chromebooks most of the day starting in kindergarten. There is a lot of... More
Review for
Timber Creek Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 13, 2025
it is a great school me and my friend love it
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Spainhower Primary School
Parent / Guardian
April 12, 2025
Wish they had grades 5th and 6th! My oldest attended K-4 and my youngest is currently in the 3rd grade. The teachers genuinely care about the students.
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Lincoln Elementary School