For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,695 students in Chesterfield, MO. The top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield, MO are West Middle School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chesterfield, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
471 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Chesterfield, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West County Technical Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield, MO include West Middle School and Central Middle School. Chesterfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in Chesterfield?
2 public middle schools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Chesterfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chesterfield include: Central Middle School vs. West Middle School, West Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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