For the 2026 school year, there is 1 blue ribbon public charter school serving 237 students in Missouri.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter school in Missouri is University Academy-upper. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public charter school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Missouri (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Missouri include University Academy-upper.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Missouri?
1 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public charter schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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