For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 174 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 36% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Liberal have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Liberal, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberal Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Liberal Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Yale
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-5865
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-5865
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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