For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,012 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 39%), 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 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ballwin, MO (2025)
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 | 1,142 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
P.O. Box 792
12645 Olive Blvd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(855) 827-3615
Ballwin, MO 63011
(855) 827-3615
Gr: K-12
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?
5 public middle schools are located in Ballwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballwin?
Ballwin public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (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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