Top Saint Joseph Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 31 public schools in Saint Joseph, MO, serving 12,028 students. Saint Joseph has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Saint Joseph, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, MO are Field Elementary School, Ellison Elementary School and John Glenn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Top Saint Joseph, MO Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Field Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 5%2602 Gene Field10
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130
Grades: K-6 | 344 students
- Ellison Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20%45 Se 85th Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 667-5316
Grades: K-6 | 341 students
- John Glenn Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20%12401 County Rd 43810
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 279-4533
Grades: K-5 | 296 students
- Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20%4901 Cook Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6 | 617 students
- Hyde Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30%509 Thompson10
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4210
Grades: K-6 | 432 students
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- Pershing Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50%2610 Blackwell Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4320
Grades: K-6 | 319 students
- Central High School Math: 49% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50%2602 Edmond10
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Grades: 9-12 | 1,699 student
- Bode Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50%720 N Noyes Blvd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Grades: 7-8 | 513 students
- Pickett Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%3923 Pickett Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Grades: PK-6 | 313 students
- Carden Park Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1510 Duncan10
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4160
Grades: PK-6 | 700 students
- Skaith Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4701 Schoolside Ln10
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Grades: PK-6 | 455 students
- Coleman Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3312 Beck Rd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100
Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
- Lafayette High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%412 Highland Ave10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Grades: 9-12 | 768 students
- Lindbergh Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2812 St Joseph Ave10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4250
Grades: PK-6 | 450 students
- Edison Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%515 N 22nd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Grades: PK-6 | 420 students
- Lake Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1800 Alabama10
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Grades: PK-6 | 315 students
- Spring Garden Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 47%Rank:4/Bottom 50%5802 S 22nd10
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Grades: 7-8 | 342 students
- Parkway Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2900 Duncan10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4310
Grades: K-6 | 404 students
- Benton High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%5655 S Fourth10
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Grades: 9-12 | 745 students
- Mark Twain Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50%705 S 31st St10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Grades: PK-6 | 388 students
- Robidoux Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4212 St Joseph Ave10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Grades: 7-8 | 378 students
- Truman Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3227 Olive10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Grades: 7-8 | 494 students
- Helen M Davis School Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2900 Scott St10
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Grades: K-12 | 46 students
- Hosea Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%6401 Gordon St10
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4180
Grades: PK-6 | 468 students
- Humboldt Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1520 N Second St10
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Grades: PK-6 | 333 students
- Alt. Resource Center3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- Buchanan Co. Academy4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- Hillyard Technical Center Vocational School3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Riverbend Treatment Center5910 Mitchell Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
- Western Recept/diag Correctional Centr Alternative School3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Western Region Treatment Centr Alternative School3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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