The top-ranked public elementary schools in Missouri are Mallinckrodt A.b.i.
Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Lincoln Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public elementary schools are Weston, Wildwood 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 40%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 43%.
Top-Ranked Public Elementary Schools in Missouri (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (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: #22.
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: #33.
Lincoln 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: K-4
625 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Rank: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Epic Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (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: #77.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (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.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
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: #99.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (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: #1010.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (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: #1111.
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Rank: #1212.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Skyline 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: PK-4
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 74% (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: #1717.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (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: #1818.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70% (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: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Clark 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
9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
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: #19 - 2119. - 21.
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: #2222.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70% (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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Pierremont Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70% (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: #2525.
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75% (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: #2626.
James Walker Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
201 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Rank: #2727.
John Thomas School Of Discover
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
312 North Market Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Rank: #2828.
Mckelvey Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: 2-5
1751 Mckelvey Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Rank: #2929.
Festus Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
715 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
O'neal 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
2300 Baugh Lane
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-3037
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-3037
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Oakwood 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: K-5
3716 Market St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2747
Rank: #3333.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 69% (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: #3434.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 71% (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: #35 - 3735. - 37.
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
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