For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 284 students in Liberal, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Liberal, MO are Liberal High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Liberal have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Liberal, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberal High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Liberal, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Liberal, MO include Liberal High School, Liberal Middle School and Liberal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Liberal?
3 public schools are located in Liberal.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberal?
Liberal public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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