For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 866 students in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tower Grove East are Momentum Academy Tower Grove East and Old North Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 S. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3477
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3477
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO include Momentum Academy Tower Grove East and Old North Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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