For the 2025 school year, there are 82 public middle schools serving 28,935 students in Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Louis, MO are Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac., 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.
Saint Louis, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Louis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Garrison
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-5902
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-5902
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Community Access Job Training
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Gr: 8-12 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3847 Enright Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3815 Magnolia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4209 Folsom
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: 1-8 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Vicc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 11th St
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Kairos Academies
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 904 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
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%
Rank: #3434.
Brittany Woods
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4280
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Ritenour Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Marshall Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6250
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Saint Louis, Missouri 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
The Arch Community School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2153 Salisbury Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5814 Thekla
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
2840 Samuel Shepherd Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students
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%
2153 Salisbury St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
450 Des Peres Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1530 South Grand Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
4235 W Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Gr: 6-9 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
4300 Goodfellow Blvd Bldg 101
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Gr: 10-12 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Cardinal Glennon Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Gr: K-12
7604 Michigan Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Gr: K-8
3325 Bell Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
3740 Marine
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1020 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Gr: PK-7 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
3820 N 14th St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1118 S 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Construction Careers Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5935 Horton Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students
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%
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Louis, MO include Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac., Wydown Middle School and North Kirkwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Louis?
82 public middle schools are located in Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Louis?
Saint Louis public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% 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 Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saint Louis include: Gateway Middle School vs. Carr Lane Vpa Middle School, Washington Middle School vs. Margaret Buerkle Middle School, Busch Middle School Character Athletics vs. Carr Lane Vpa Middle School
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