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16 schools in Liberty

Missouri · Public K-12

Liberty's public schools total 16 across the city, with enrollment of about 9,962 and an average school size near 623.

7-year change in Liberty

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,962
-358 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 81%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
6%
was 5%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM.ElementaryKG-05336
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08678
EPIC ELEMENTARYElementaryKG-05293
FRANKLIN ELEM.ElementaryKG-05223
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08757
JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.High06-120
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM.ElementaryKG-05517
LIBERTY ACADEMYHigh09-120
LIBERTY HIGHHigh09-121,842
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08609
LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-122,262
LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM.ElementaryKG-05443
MANOR HILL ELEM.ElementaryKG-05265
RIDGEVIEW ELEM.ElementaryKG-05331
SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLEMiddle06-08809
WARREN HILLS ELEM.ElementaryKG-05597

About Liberty

Public education in Liberty, Missouri runs across 16 schools that serves roughly 9,962 students. By footprint, Liberty sits in the middle-population bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high.

Schools in Liberty average about 623 students each, 63% noticeably above the Missouri norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,962 students, decreased 3% from the 10,320 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 81% to 74%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Liberty discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Liberty, Missouri?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Liberty, with a combined enrollment of about 9,962.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Liberty?
Liberty has 8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Liberty?
LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Liberty by enrollment, with approximately 2,262 students.
What school districts serve Liberty?
Liberty public schools are operated by LIBERTY 53.
What grade levels do public schools in Liberty cover?
Public schools in Liberty serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.