For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 175 students in Liberal, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Liberal, MO are Liberal Middle School and Liberal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberal, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Liberal have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Liberal, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberal Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Liberal Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Yale
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-5865
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-5865
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Liberal, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Liberal, MO include Liberal Middle School and Liberal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Liberal?
2 public elementary schools are located in Liberal.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberal?
Liberal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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