2024 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in Missouri

• School District of Clayton, MO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  174 reviews

Senior: Overall, Clayton High School is a great place to study at. It provides students with teachers who are either highly qualified to teach or very passionate about the subjects that they teach. Throughout all four years of my high school career, most teachers that I had were compassionate, thoughtful, and smart. It is definitely a common thing to love a class just for that teacher. The demographics of the students there are on some level diverse, but may still be less than that of other schools in the nation. Though bullying, discrimination, and self-censorship do exist, most teachers and students that I have met are very responsive and sensitive to these problems and would deal with them carefully. In terms of extracurriculars, maybe due to COVID, the competitiveness and prestige of these activities have generally decreased.... Read 174 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 881

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• School District of Clayton, MO•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.38 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: I adore everything about this school. The teachers are amazing and supportive. Administration is involved and approachable. Absolutely top notch.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 560

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Ladue School District, MO•

• K-4

• grade A+

• Students 414

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Ladue School District, MO•

• K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: What a wonderful environment to be in! I love the diversity in this school and the atmosphere as a whole.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Ladue School District, MO•

• K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: When we moved here from Chicago, we researched to find a good school district in which to buy a house. We are so glad that we found our home in the Ladue School District and enrolled our twins at Old Bonhomme Elementary for kindergarten. It has been an amazing school year so far. The teachers and ancillary staff all know my children by name, there are so many opportunities to get involved and help out in their classrooms, and the school and PTO have organized so many events, after school activities, and celebrations to connect to the community, celebrate the diversity of the school, and bring us together. I'm looking forward to the remainder of our years in Old Bonhomme. My children are learning so much and amazing me every day with what they know and can do and all before reaching 1st grade.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 398

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Ladue School District, MO•

• K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Reed not only has outstanding teachers and curriculum, it offers a sense of community that's hard to find at any school--public or private.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 375

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Ladue School District, MO•

• 5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 385

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Parkway School District, MO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  241 reviews

Junior: I’m a junior at Parkway West High School in Ballwin, MO, and so far, it has been a great experience. The teachers at the school certainly push students to do their best. Not only that, but most of them try to help as much as they can within the course. While there are always going to be a few mishaps at each school, Parkway West does a great job at helping their students grow from every experience throughout their high school career. Even through a pandemic, the school has not stopped their pursuit of encouraging students to find their path in life. Whether it’s for high school or college, they want you to excel. The only issue I have had is not receiving enough info about college prep. However, I have used my own resources to figure this out. The school has great lunch services, fun elective courses, and a wonderful staff. Extracurriculars are great too; our sports teams are very competitive and clubs are always intriguing. Overall, Parkway West is a spectacular high school!... Read 241 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,393

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Ladue School District, MO•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Senior: Most of the teachers are super friendly and engage the students well. I wa sin the gifted program - Idea lab - and had an amazing experience with that. The exploratary classes are super fun and there is a large variety of art classes, FACS classes, even robotics and wood working. There are also a ton of clubs like Ski club, science Olympiad, and board game club and a lot more. The district is wonderful.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,031

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• School District of Clayton, MO•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: The most invested teachers I’ve ever worked with. I say “work with” because the teachers truly invested in the students and their families and keep open lines of communication so we know early if there are any issues that we need to spend extra time with our child.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 296

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Kirkwood School District, MO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  288 reviews

Senior: In freshman year everything was online or over zoom. I was excited about ceramics but never was able to go to school to use the pottery wheel because of COVID regulations. Sophomore year was during the mask mandate and social distance practices. It was also a reboot of freshman year since I had never experienced school in real time here. It was one of the worst years. We couldn't fully communicate correctly and it was uncomfortable wearing a mask for eight hours five days a week. lol. But junior year was amazing for me. I finished credits early so I had a short schedule, and was able to be in smaller classes with great teachers which was contributing to my overall experience. I had more friends, better academic understanding and more free time for outside of school activities and responsibilities. I have hope for an amazing senior year!... Read 288 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,808

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Parkway School District, MO•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  186 reviews

Senior: It's a nice school! Faculty is passionate about what they do, the school is clean (exempting the female restrooms), and there is a wide variety of classes. It's easy to enroll into AP and honors classes, and there is a lot of preparation for college. The food is less than ideal. Although it's a given that a public high school has poor food, this school takes it to another level- I can count on more than both hands how many times my food has been under cooked/raw. I've known students who have gotten sick from eating here. There's also a lack of options. You're better off bringing your own food! There's also the issue of reoccurring racist incidents. They have been happening every year for the past few years, and got recognition in 2021 when someone wrote racist messages on a wall in the boy's restroom. This incident was even put into the news. Overall, this is a good school, in a good area.... Read 186 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,216

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• School District of Clayton, MO•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 354

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• School District of Clayton, MO•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 304

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Rockwood R-VI School District, MO•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: I am currently an 8th grade student at Crestview Middle School. Overall, the school is amazing! The teachers are amazing. I used to have a very hard time with writing. After the school put me in their writing resource class, the teachers told me my writing skill grew super fast in 1 year. I would not recommend riding a bus though. The buses are super crowded and bullying is present almost all of the time. Other than that, I would overall recommend this school to parents and children alike!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,147

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Blue Springs R-IV School District, MO•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: all 3 of my years at delta woods was okay 6th was very good all the teachers were welcoming, but 7th grade is when the kids started bullying me and none of the teachers did anything about it and 8th grade was a mixture these girls would bully me in 5th hour and every time they did it i told every time and they never gave them any displice and i had to live with is THE FOOD IS TERRIBLE i found hair in mu lunch one time! Some of the students are wexloming some not so much... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 778

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Parkway School District, MO•

• 2-5

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Outstanding teachers, administrators, and students! High expectations on academics and character. Proud to be in this community.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 465

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rockwood R-VI School District, MO•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 526

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Appleton City, MO•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• grade A

• Students 50

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Blue Springs R-IV School District, MO•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 462

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rockwood R-VI School District, MO•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Teachers were always so kind, and helped whenever needed. I'm going into 8th grade and almost all of my friends (who went to Kehrs Mill) are in gifted classes with me. I loved everything and miss it terribly.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 575

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Rockwood R-VI School District, MO•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

Works Here: There is a strong culture of respect, caring, and cohesiveness among staff and administration. Everyone is working hard to ensure student success. The teachers care about their students and it shows everyday. I would not want to teach anywhere else. Proud to be a Timberwolf!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 593

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Parkway School District, MO•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: The teachers and staff are the best. They are so kind, and really care about their students! They have gone above and beyond to restore as much normalcy as possible during the pandemic. Outside of that, they have a great student to teacher ratio, they assist students who are ahead in their learning to continue on at their level and pace, rather than settling with the generic standards to meet for that grade. Teachers are so helpful, involved. Always impressed.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 449

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Blue Springs R-IV School District, MO•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 536

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Kirbyville R-VI School District, MO•

• K-3

• grade A

• Students 114

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1