For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,019 students in Ballwin, MO. The top-ranked public middle schools in Ballwin, MO are Crestview Middle School, Selvidge Middle School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballwin, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Ballwin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ballwin, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16025 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Selvidge Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
760 Woods Mill Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7200
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Ballwin, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ballwin, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ballwin, MO include Crestview Middle School, Selvidge Middle School and South Middle School. Ballwin has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in Ballwin?
4 public middle schools are located in Ballwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballwin?
Ballwin public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ballwin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ballwin include: Selvidge Middle School vs. Crestview Middle School, Crestview Middle School vs. Selvidge Middle School
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