Top Rankings
St. Joseph School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 10,477 students in St. Joseph School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in St. Joseph School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
25 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
10,477 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
758 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Joseph School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
63%
68%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,293 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,039
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,293
$13,908
Best St. Joseph School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellison Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 Se 85th Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 667-5316
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 667-5316
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 Gene Field
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Cook Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4290
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 Blackwell Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4320
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4320
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Skaith Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4701 Schoolside Ln
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Thompson
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4210
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4210
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #77.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Highland Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #88.
Carden Park Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4160
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4160
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
Rank: #99.
Central High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2602 Edmond
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,720 students
Rank: #1010.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3923 Pickett Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
Bode Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Noyes Blvd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Grades: 7-8
| 474 students
Rank: #1212.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3312 Beck Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #1313.
Robidoux Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4212 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1414.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 N 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #1515.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4310
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4310
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #1616.
Benton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5655 S Fourth
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #1717.
Spring Garden Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5802 S 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1818.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3227 Olive
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Grades: 7-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1919.
Hosea Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Gordon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4180
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4180
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2020.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2812 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4250
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4250
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillyard Technical Center
Vocational School
3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4009
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4009
Grades: PK
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Grades: PK
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District manages 25 public schools serving 10,477 students.
What is the rank of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District is ranked #378 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph School District?
63% of St. Joseph School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is St. Joseph School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,293 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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