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Best Science Proficiency Public Schools in Missouri (2026)

Public schools in Missouri achieve an average science proficiency of 38% (2026).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in Missouri is Epic Elementary School and Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, each with ≥90%.
Science Proficiency Range: 72% 90% Avg. Science Proficiency: 77%

Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Epic Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-5
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: PK-5
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John Thomas School Of Discover
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-6
312 North Market Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
2650 Kehrs Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Rank: #55.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-8
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Hawk Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-5
327 Maple St
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-6
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-5
5450 N Hwy Z
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3560
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Avenue City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-8
18069 Hwy 169
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-6
1581 Clearview Road
Union, MO 63084
(636) 231-2500
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-6
695 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
John Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-5
107 E Sexton
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3550
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-6
601 W Main
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2284
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Meadville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 7-12
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Midway Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
8130 W Hwy 40
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3540
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Oran High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 7-12
310 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Polo Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 5-8
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Ridge Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-5
777 Ridge Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6650
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Spring Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
9374 Hwy 185
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
West Platte High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
935 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
William Yates Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-5
3600 Davidson Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Blair Oaks Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 3-5
6124 Falcon Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-6864
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Green Pines Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
16543 Green Pines Dr
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 733-4150
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
4800 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5900
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
9021 Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2450
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Sunny Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
3920 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3700
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average public schools science proficiency?
The Missouri average public schools science proficiency is 38%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in Missouri?
The best top-ranked public schools in Missouri include Epic Elementary School, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and John Thomas School Of Discover.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Missouri?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Missouri is Metro High School, with a value of 80-84%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Epic Elementary School, with a value of ≥90%.

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