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Best Missouri Charter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 61 charter public elementary schools serving 19,891 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Missouri are Academie Lafayette Armour Ims, Lafayette Preparatory Academy and Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4209 Folsom
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: 1-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Frontier Schl Of Innovation-m
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Universal Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
The Soulard School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Victor St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 865-2799
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 5-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Crossroads - Central Street
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Central
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
University Academy-middle
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
The Biome
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4471 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-0982
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3435 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Gr: 5-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Frontier School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Kairos Academies
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
North Side Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3033 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Allen Village Junior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 W 42nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Crossroads - Quality Hill
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1080 Washington Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Brookside Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Brookside Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 E.17th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 268-2573
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3232.
Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3435 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 Belleview Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3716 Morganford Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Kc International-wallace
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
414 Wallace Ave
Kansas City, MO 64125
(816) 242-4206
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Missouri include Academie Lafayette Armour Ims, Lafayette Preparatory Academy and Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Missouri?
61 charter public elementary schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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