Best middle schools in St. Louis City (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in St. Louis City, Missouri. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Missouri.
- 133Carnahan MiddleSt.louis · Public Middle98.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 214 students
- 215Acad of Entre Stdy@louvertureSt. Louis · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 314Carr Lane Vpa MiddleST Louis · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 413Busch MS Character AthleticsST Louis · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 513Compton-Drew Ilc MiddleST Louis · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 613Gateway MiddleST Louis · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 711Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.ST Louis · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 290 students
- 810Yeatman-Liddell Middle SchoolST Louis · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 300 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnahan Middle St.louis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 98.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 214 |
| 2 | Acad of Entre Stdy@louverture St. Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 3 | Carr Lane Vpa Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 4 | Busch MS Character Athletics ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.4 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 5 | Compton-Drew Ilc Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 6 | Gateway Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.6 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 7 | Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 10.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 8 | Yeatman-Liddell Middle School ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 10.4 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 300 |
Carnahan Middle in St.louis leads the 2025 list of middle schools in St. Louis City with a Success Index (US) of 33.1. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Missouri middle schools rankings, every school on the St. Louis City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in St. Louis City?
Carnahan Middle in St.louis, Missouri ranks first among middle schools in St. Louis City with a Success Index (US) of 33.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 214).
How are middle schools in St. Louis City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.