For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,881 students in Florissant, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Florissant, MO are North Middle School, Central Middle School and Northwest 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 17% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Florissant, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Vaile Ave
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13450 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Shackelford Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
Cross Keys Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14205 Cougar Dr
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 506-9700
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 506-9700
Grades: 7-8
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Ackerman
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7200
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7200
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Florissant, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
405 Jana Dr
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Student Support Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1555 Derhake
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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, Central Middle School and Northwest 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 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Florissant are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Florissant include: Central Middle School vs. Northwest Middle School, Northwest Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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