Not every school district is the same. Some school districts are much better regarding educational resources, teacher support, culture, and student achievement. What school district you send your kids to can greatly impact your life, especially in Missouri, where the 7 largest school districts in Missouri are massive.
Missouri has 518 school districts in the show-me state, with around 800,000 total students ranging from elementary to high school. That's a lot of districts and a lot of students. But which districts have the best schools or are least ranked the best? Which can give your child the best chance at educational success?
In this guide, we look at the biggest school districts in Missouri and what schools are a part of them.
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Springfield R-XII School District
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Springfield R-XII School District has 55 schools with around 23,000 students. This school district is located in Springfield, Missouri, and offers elementary to high school grades. Here are the exact stats when it comes to these schools in the Springfield School District:
- 25 preschools
- 37 elementary schools
- 12 middle schools
- 5 high schools
When it comes to rankings, this school district has the no. 1 ranked middle school in Missouri, which is Central High. Other notable schools in this district are Cherokee Middle, Pershing Middle, and Central High School.
Rockwood R-VI School District
Rockwood R-VI School District is a slightly smaller district with 33 schools and 22,000 students. Located in Eureka, MO, this school district offers some of the best high schools in the state. Each has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. The school district was also ranked as the no. 4 best district in Missouri.
Here are the exact stats when it comes to schools in this district.
- 1 preschool
- 20 elementary schools
- 6 middle schools
- 4 high schools
When it comes to rankings, this school district has some of the best high schools. For example, Lafayette High School, Marquette Senior High School, and Rockwood Summit Senior High School have all received high reviews.
North Kansas City School District
North Kansas City School District R-XII has 34 schools with around 16,000 students. Located in North Kansas City, this school district is consistently ranked in the top 50% of all school districts in Missouri. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1. The district was also ranked no. 3 for the most diverse school districts in Missouri.
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Here are some of the schools that are in this school district.
- 4 preschools
- 22 elementary schools
- 4 middle schools
- 4 high schools
When it comes to rankings, this school district has some of the best athletic programs, ranking no 12 in the state of Missouri. This school district is also ranked no. 21 for best teaching places.
Saint Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis Public Schools District has 67 schools with around 18,000 students. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, this school has a teacher-to-student ratio of 12:1 and is recognized for having some of the best high schools. For example, it has Metro Academic and Classical High School, ranked no. 1 in St. Louis. It's also ranked in the top 250 in the nation.
Here are some of the schools that are included in this school district.
- 5 preschools
- 30 elementary schools
- 21 middle schools
- 11 high schools
Columbia School District
Columbia School District has a total of 37 schools with around 17,000 students. This district is located in Columbia, Missouri, with about a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It was also ranked no. 10 for the best school district for athletes. This school district is also home to Rock Bridge Sr. High School, one of the best high schools in Columbia.
Here are some of the exact schools that are located in this school district.
- 5 preschools
- 21 elementary schools
- 7 middle schools
- 4 high schools
Lee's Summit R-VII School District
Lee's Summit R-VII School District has 27 schools with around 17,000 students. Located in Lee Summit, Missouri, this school district is known for having schools in the top 20% of all public schools. Students tend to accelerate the best at these schools. Additionally, the student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1. Lee's Summit Sr. High School is in this school district and is in the top 50% of all high schools in Missouri.
These are the schools located in this school district.
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- 2 preschools
- 18 elementary schools
- 4 middle schools
- 4 high schools
Wentzville R-IV School District
Wentzville R-IV School District has 20 schools with around 17,000 students. Located in Wentzville, Missouri, this school is known for its student ratio of 14:1. It's also home to some of the best high schools in the district and state. For instance, Liberty High School and Timberland High School have a high rating according to Niche.com.
Here are some of the schools that are part of this school district.
- 14 elementary schools
- 3 middle schools
- 3 high schools
Which District Should You Choose?
Missouri offers a lot of educational opportunities. While there's no perfect choice, there are a lot of schools to choose from that offer exceptional education. You can see what district has some of the best-ranked elementary and high schools and what best fits your family.
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