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Best Missouri Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,213 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 preschools in Missouri are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Mound City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Gr: PK-4 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Blair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2808
Gr: PK-2 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
James E. Freer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 Hanover
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Nashua Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
221 Ne 114th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Becky-david Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1111.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Rose Acres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2905 Rose Acres Ln
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8017
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Willard Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2625 N Farm Rd 101
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2264 Hwy Ap
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Rock Port Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S Nebraska St
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
South Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Fordland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Gideon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2121.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Leeton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2323.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2745 Meramec St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 353-7145
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Laclede Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5821 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Missouri?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Missouri include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Mound City Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Missouri?
24 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).

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