For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 162 students in Union Star, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Union Star, MO are Union Star High School and Union Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Star, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Union Star have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union Star, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Star High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Union Star Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
6132 Nw State Route Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union Star, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Union Star, MO include Union Star High School and Union Star Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Union Star?
3 public schools are located in Union Star.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Star?
Union Star public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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