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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Missouri Charter Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 charter public middle schools serving 11,326 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Missouri are Academie Lafayette Armour Ims, Lafayette Preparatory Academy and Gateway Science Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4209 Folsom
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: 1-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Frontier Schl Of Innovation-m
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Universal Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 5-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
University Academy-middle
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3435 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Gr: 5-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Kairos Academies
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Allen Village Junior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 W 42nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Brookside Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 E.17th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 268-2573
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 Belleview Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3716 Morganford Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Kc International-wallace
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
414 Wallace Ave
Kansas City, MO 64125
(816) 242-4206
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 S. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3477
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
North Side Community-grand Center
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 North Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 499-2009
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Kipp Inspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 N 22nd St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 296-3502
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Triumph Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Arcade Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 454-9167
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #2727.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2828.
Genesis School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Endeavor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Lift For Life Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 5-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Momentum Fox Park
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2617 Shenandoah Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 450-7651
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3333.
Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6409 Agnes
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 444-4479
Gr: 7-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Juvenile Center
Charter School
625 E 26th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 561-4445
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Missouri include Academie Lafayette Armour Ims, Lafayette Preparatory Academy and Gateway Science Academy Middle School.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Missouri?
34 charter public middle schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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