Public schools in Liberty, MO
16 open public schools with an address in Liberty, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,962
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Liberty public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Liberty, MO: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,962 students, an average of 623 per school. The largest campus is Liberty North High School (2,262 students), and the largest elementary school is Warren Hills Elem. (597).
Every listed school belongs to Liberty 53. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Liberty
Elementary schools in Liberty
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Doniphan Elem. Liberty 53 | KG–05 | 336 | 10.7:1 | |
| Epic Elementary Liberty 53 | KG–05 | 293 | 15.5:1 | |
| Franklin Elem. Liberty 53 | KG–05 | 223 | 11.4:1 | |
| Lewis and Clark Elem. Liberty 53 | KG–05 | 517 | 16.2:1 | |
| Lillian Schumacher Elem. Liberty 53 | KG–05 | 443 | 11.8:1 | |
| Manor Hill Elem. Liberty 53 | KG–05 | 265 | 9:1 | |
| Ridgeview Elem. Liberty 53 | KG–05 | 331 | 9.1:1 | |
| Warren Hills Elem. Liberty 53 | KG–05 | 597 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Liberty
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Middle School Liberty 53 | 06–08 | 678 | 13.9:1 | |
| Heritage Middle School Liberty 53 | 06–08 | 757 | 14.5:1 | |
| Liberty Middle School Liberty 53 | 06–08 | 609 | 12.1:1 | |
| South Valley Middle Liberty 53 | 06–08 | 809 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Liberty
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Justice Ctr. Liberty 53 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Liberty Academy Liberty 53 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Liberty High Liberty 53 | 09–12 | 1,842 | 15.3:1 | |
| Liberty North High School Liberty 53 | 09–12 | 2,262 | 17.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black6.2%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Liberty schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,962 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Liberty
How many public schools are in Liberty, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Liberty: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 9,962 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Liberty?
All listed public schools with an address in Liberty belong to Liberty 53. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Liberty?
Liberty North High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Liberty, with 2,262 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Liberty?
No school with an address in Liberty is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Liberty schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Liberty public schools is 14.1:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Liberty guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities