For the 2024 school year, there are 65 public middle schools serving 32,339 students in St. Louis County, MO. The top ranked public middle schools in St. Louis County, MO are Wydown Middle School, Crestview Middle School and Ladue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in St. Louis County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16025 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Grades: 6-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #33.
Ladue Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #44.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17401 Manchester Rd
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4230
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4230
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9127 White Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Steam Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: #77.
Rockwood Valley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1220 Babler Park Dr
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4270
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #88.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #99.
Traditional Sch.
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Fee Fee Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8016
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8016
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
West Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
471 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #1212.
Hixson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
630 S Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #1313.
Nipher Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1414.
Selvidge Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1515.
Lasalle Springs Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Hwy 109
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4200
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #1616.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #1717.
South Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Woods Mill Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7200
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1818.
Rockwood South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1628 Hawkins Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 891-6850
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 891-6850
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #1919.
Oakville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5950 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7400
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #2020.
Robert H. Sperreng Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12111 Tesson Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-2420
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-2420
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #2121.
Valley Park Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #2222.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12225 Eddie And Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #2323.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
181 Coeur De Ville Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-7100
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #2424.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5165 Ambs Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 467-7600
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 467-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #2525.
Mrh Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4406
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4406
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Rank: #2626.
Bernard Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #2727.
Bayless Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #2828.
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2929.
Pattonville Heights Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
195 Fee Fee Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8033
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8033
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #3030.
Holman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11055 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8032
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8032
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #3131.
Margaret Buerkle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6800
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #3232.
Hancock Place Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
243 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #3333.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 351-9679
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 351-9679
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #3434.
West Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #3535.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Shackelford Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
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St. Louis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 447 students
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Grades: 3-6
| 443 students
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Grades: 4-6
| 224 students
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
6310 Wellsmar
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
2900 Adie Rd
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8011
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8011
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6238 Ella
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
711 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
3417 St Thomas Moore
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Grades: PK
| 65 students
1200 Sutter
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7800
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7800
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
13157 N Olive Spur Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
6506 Wright Way
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
2545 Dorwood
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Grades: 5-6
| 155 students
1351 North Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
3431 Cambridge Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Grades: 2-3
| 163 students
2100 Lucas & Hunt
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Grades: PK
| 118 students
2505 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Grades: K-6
| 289 students
8136 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Grades: 6
| 313 students
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
St. Louis County Day Treatment (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10450 International Plaza Dr
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Grades: 6
| 347 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
Vernare Learning School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
225 St. Louis Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 651-8770
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 651-8770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Church St
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
1635 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
West County Technical Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in St. Louis County, MO include Wydown Middle School, Crestview Middle School and Ladue Middle School. St. Louis County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in St. Louis County, MO?
65 public middle schools are located in St. Louis County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County, MO?
St. Louis County, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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