For the 2024 school year, there are 20 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 8,356 students in Missouri.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Missouri are North Shelby High School, Wydown Middle School and Delta Woods Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Missouri (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shelby High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Delta Woods Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Francis Howell Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 O'fallon Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
Rank: #55.
Ladue Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #66.
Mansfield Jr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #77.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #88.
Stanberry High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 N Park St
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2163
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2163
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #99.
West Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #1010.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rte 1 Box 838
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Grades: 5-8
| 221 students
Rank: #1111.
Brittany Hill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1313.
Bloomfield Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Grades: 5-8
| 176 students
Rank: #1414.
Richland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Rank: #1515.
Chadwick High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1616.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12225 Eddie And Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #1717.
Cooter High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1818.
Ava Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #1919.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Rank: #2020.
Laclede Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5821 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Missouri include North Shelby High School, Wydown Middle School and Delta Woods Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Missouri?
20 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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