4,144
Preschools
2,365
Elementary Schools
1,441
Middle Schools
985
High Schools
2,324
Public District Schools
3,786
Private Schools
6,190
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 | 56 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 | 69 schools
Reviews From Schools in Missouri
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Parent / Guardian
October 31, 2025
This school district is the worst in the Jackson County area. Not only do they care more about “legacy” students, it common to see athletes getting away with more stuff rather than your average A+... More
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Oak Grove High School
Parent / Guardian
October 30, 2025
The principal at this school is incredibly unprofessional and dishonest. She ignores communication, lies and and is only interested in supporting wealthy parishioners. We recurve no information about... More
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Queen Of All Saints School
Parent / Guardian
October 29, 2025
This school has been a terrible fit and I have seen a horrible reflection in my child. She is much sassier than she has ever been. I also have received no communication from any of the teacher and the... More
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Queen Of All Saints School