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Best Missouri Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 charter public high schools serving 5,561 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Missouri are Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs, Gateway Science Academy High School and University Academy-upper. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Missouri charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frontier Stem High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Frontier Stem High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Allen Village High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-u
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Delasalle Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 E. Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Believe Academy Stl
Charter School
2837 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 252-8732
Gr: 9-10
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Juvenile Center
Charter School
625 E 26th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 561-4445
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Kairos High School
Charter School
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Gr: 9-11 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Kc Legacy High School
Charter School
1522 Winchester Ave
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 241-3994
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Missouri include Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs, Gateway Science Academy High School and University Academy-upper.
How many charter public high schools are located in Missouri?
19 charter public high schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri charter public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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