📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Missouri: 10 Rated Districts
MAP 2025 · percentile among Missouri districts
| Rank in MO | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Avenue City R-IX School District | Cosby | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | North Andrew County R-VI School District | Rosendale | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #3 | Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District | Faucett | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #4 | Maysville R-I School District | Maysville | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #5 | Savannah R-III School District | Savannah | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #6 | Osborn R-O School District | Osborn | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #7 | Stewartsville C-2 School District | Stewartsville | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #8 | Union Star R-II School District | Union Star | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #9 | Buchanan County R-IV School District | Dekalb | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #10 | St. Joseph School District | St Joseph | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
Kansas: 3 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Kansas districts
| Rank in KS | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Riverside Unified School District 114 | Elwood | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #2 | Doniphan West Unified School District 111 | Highland | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #3 | Troy Public Schools Unified School District 429 | Troy | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
Best School Districts in the St. Joseph, MO-KS Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MAP 2025 (Missouri); EDFacts 2021–22 (Kansas) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Missouri part of the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in the Missouri part of the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area, the highest-rated is Avenue City R-IX School District (Cosby), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Missouri districts on MAP 2025 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Kansas part of the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area? ▼
Among the 3 rated districts in the Kansas part of the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area, the highest-rated is Riverside Unified School District 114 (Elwood), rated 7/10 (Good) and in the 62nd percentile of Kansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.