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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Louis County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 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 40%), 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 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in St. Louis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Nipher Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
West Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16025 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Ladue Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Rockwood Valley Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1220 Babler Park Dr
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2225 High School Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17401 Manchester Rd
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4230
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Hixson Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
630 S Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Selvidge Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
235 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
471 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Lasalle Springs Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Hwy 109
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 733-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
South Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
760 Woods Mill Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Traditional School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 Fee Fee Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8016
Gr: K-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Robert H. Sperreng Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12111 Tesson Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12225 Eddie And Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2020.
Mrh Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4406
Gr: 7-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
Rockwood South Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1628 Hawkins Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 891-6850
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Oakville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5950 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
Bayless Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4530 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
181 Coeur De Ville Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
Bernard Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Valley Park Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5165 Ambs Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 467-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2828.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Pattonville Heights Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Fee Fee Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8033
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3030.
Hancock Place Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
243 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7550 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 351-9679
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3232.
Holman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11055 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8032
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
West Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
Margaret Buerkle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
623 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3535.
East Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5700
Gr: 8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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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.
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 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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