2026 Rankings
Best Trade Schools in Missouri
Data-driven rankings of 54 trade colleges in Missouri based on graduation rates, student outcomes, and affordability. No paid placements.
Showing 1–25 of 54 schools
Lexington, MO · Public Institution
Chillicothe, MO · Public Institution
Eolia, MO · Public Institution
Kirksville, MO · Public Institution
West Plains, MO · Public Institution
Waynesville, MO · Public Institution
Cape Girardeau, MO · Public Institution
Kansas City, MO · Private Trade School
St. Louis, MO · Private Trade School
Kansas City, MO · Private Trade School
Warrensburg, MO · Public Institution
Linn, MO · Public Institution
Springfield, MO · Private Trade School
Blue Springs, MO · Private Trade School
Webb City, MO · Private Trade School
St. Charles, MO · Private Trade School
Houston, MO · Private Trade School
Cape Girardeau, MO · Private Trade School
Earth City, MO · Private Trade School
Columbia, MO · Private Trade School
Jefferson City, MO · Private Trade School
Springfield, MO · Private Trade School
Neosho, MO · Public Institution
Joplin, MO · Public Institution
Springfield, MO · Private Trade School
Our rankings evaluate trade and vocational colleges using six weighted metrics derived from federal IPEDS data: graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, program breadth, institutional scale, financial accessibility, and affordability. Schools must meet minimum eligibility requirements to be ranked.
How are these rankings calculated? View Methodology