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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Missouri (2026)
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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Missouri (2026)

Public schools in Missouri achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 43% (2026).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Missouri is Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Metro High School, and Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, each with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 74% 92% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 80%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-5
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-5
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Epic Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-4
625 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-6
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-4
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Pierce City High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-4
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-4
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-4
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Rank: #1313.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-12
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Rank: #1414.
Liberal High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Rank: #1515.
Ft. Zumwalt South High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
8050 Mexico Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 978-1212
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: K-5
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Francis Howell High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 9-12
7001 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Ft. Zumwalt West High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 9-12
1251 Turtle Creek Dr
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-0300
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 1-3
711 Nickey St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-4047
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 5
10900 Ladue Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Nixa High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-5
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Francis Howell Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
5199 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4600
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Liberty High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
2275 Sommers Road
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
(636) 561-0075
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-5
715 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Pierremont Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-5
1215 Dauphine Ln
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Boncl Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-8
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Fordland High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
1248 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4555
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Marceline High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 6-12
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Meadville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 7-12
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Skyline High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
20663 Us -65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: K-5
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 9-12
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Missouri average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 43%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Missouri?
The best top-ranked public schools in Missouri include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Metro High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Missouri?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Missouri is Metro High School, with a value of 90-94%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, with a value of 90-94%.

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