For the 2025-26 school year, there are 65 public middle schools serving 32,685 students in St. Louis County, MO. The top ranked public middle schools in St. Louis County, MO are Steam Academy Middle School, Wydown Middle School and North Kirkwood 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 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 St. Louis County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Nipher Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
West Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16025 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Gr: 6-8 | 1,142 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Ladue Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Rockwood Valley Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1220 Babler Park Dr
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4270
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2225 High School Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17401 Manchester Rd
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4230
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4230
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Hixson Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
630 S Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Selvidge Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
471 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Lasalle Springs Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Hwy 109
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4200
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
South Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
760 Woods Mill Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7200
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Traditional School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Fee Fee Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8016
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8016
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Robert H. Sperreng Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12111 Tesson Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-2420
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12225 Eddie And Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Mrh Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4406
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4406
Gr: 7-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Rockwood South Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1628 Hawkins Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 891-6850
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 891-6850
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Oakville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5950 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7400
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2323.
Bayless Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4530 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
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
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
Bernard Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Valley Park Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2727.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5165 Ambs Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 467-7600
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 467-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2828.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Pattonville Heights Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
195 Fee Fee Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8033
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8033
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
Hancock Place Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3131.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 351-9679
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 351-9679
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3232.
Holman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
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
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
West Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Margaret Buerkle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6800
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3535.
East Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5700
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5700
Gr: 8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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St. Louis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Gr: 3-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Gr: 4-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Gr: K-12
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
711 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3417 St Thomas Moore
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
13157 N Olive Spur Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
6506 Wright Way
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
2545 Dorwood
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Gr: 5-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
405 Jana Dr
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
7837 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0200
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0200
Gr: 1-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1351 North Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3431 Cambridge Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Gr: 2-3 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 43%
2100 Lucas & Hunt
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2505 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
8136 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Gr: 6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Gr: 6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Student Support Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1555 Derhake
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Gr: K-12
200 Church St
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1635 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Gr: PK-K
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
Gr: PK
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 Steam Academy Middle School, Wydown Middle School and North Kirkwood 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?
65 public middle schools are located in St. Louis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in St. Louis County include: Missouri Digital Academy vs. Missouri Virtual Academy, Holman Middle School vs. Pattonville Heights Middle School, Missouri Virtual Academy vs. Missouri Digital Academy
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