For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 271 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 41%), 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Liberal, MO (2026)
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 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 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 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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