For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,909 students in Florissant, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Florissant, MO are North Middle School, Northwest Middle School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florissant, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Florissant have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Florissant, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Vaile Ave
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Shackelford Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13450 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ackerman
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7200
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7200
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Cross Keys Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14205 Cougar Dr
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 506-9700
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 506-9700
Gr: 7-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Florissant, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
405 Jana Dr
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Student Support Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1555 Derhake
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Florissant, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Florissant, MO include North Middle School, Northwest Middle School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Florissant?
5 public middle schools are located in Florissant.
What is the racial composition of students in Florissant?
Florissant public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Florissant are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Florissant include: Northwest Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Northwest Middle School
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