Best middle schools in ST Louis (2025)

Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 31 schools in ST Louis, Missouri. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Missouri.

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91
Ladue Fifth Grade CenterSt. Louis · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 357 students
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84
Ladue MiddleST Louis · Public Middle67% Math proficiency · 1,053 students
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75
Robert H. Sperreng MiddleST Louis · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 941 students
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74
Hixson MiddleST Louis · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 982 students
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70
Truman Middle SchoolSt. Louis · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 816 students
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Oakville MiddleST Louis · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 629 students
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Bernard MiddleST Louis · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 577 students
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Washington MiddleST Louis · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 429 students
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47
Rogers MiddleST Louis · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 555 students
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46
Gateway Science Academy MiddleSt. Louis · Charter Middle42% Math proficiency · 426 students
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North Side Community-Grand CtrSt.louis · Charter Middle37% Math proficiency · 134 students
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Margaret Buerkle MiddleST Louis · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 549 students
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44
Bayless Junior HighST Louis · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 385 students
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42
Kairos AcademiesSt. Louis · Charter Middle73.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 228 students
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33
Carnahan MiddleSt.louis · Public Middle98.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 214 students
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31
NMS @ Lucas CrossingST Louis · Public Middle99.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 620 students
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25
Grand Center Arts Acad MiddleSt. Louis · Charter Middle21% Math proficiency · 218 students
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23
Kipp Triumph AcademySt. Louis · Charter Middle23% Math proficiency · 305 students
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19
Kipp Inspire AcademyST Louis · Charter Middle20% Math proficiency · 409 students
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R. G. Central MiddleST Louis · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 578 students
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19
Ritenour MiddleST Louis · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 737 students
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18
East MiddleST Louis · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 167 students
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17
Lift for Life AcademyST Louis · Charter Middle13% Math proficiency · 260 students
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15
Acad of Entre Stdy@louvertureSt. Louis · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 289 students
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14
Carr Lane Vpa MiddleST Louis · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 396 students
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13
Busch MS Character AthleticsST Louis · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 361 students
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13
Compton-Drew Ilc MiddleST Louis · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 419 students
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13
Gateway MiddleST Louis · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 382 students
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11
Southeast MiddleST Louis · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 491 students
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11
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.ST Louis · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 290 students
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10
Yeatman-Liddell Middle SchoolST Louis · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 300 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Ladue Fifth Grade Center St. Louis · Middle · Grades 5–5	Public	90.5 Top 5%	76% Math proficiency	357
2	Ladue Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	84.3 Top 10%	67% Math proficiency	1,053
3	Robert H. Sperreng Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	74.7 Top 25%	58% Math proficiency	941
4	Hixson Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	74.0 Top 25%	54% Math proficiency	982
5	Truman Middle School St. Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	70.0 Top 25%	54% Math proficiency	816
6	Oakville Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	67.1 Top 50%	46% Math proficiency	629
7	Bernard Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	63.5 Top 50%	41% Math proficiency	577
8	Washington Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	61.8 Top 50%	41% Math proficiency	429
9	Rogers Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	46.5 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	555
10	Gateway Science Academy Middle St. Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	45.7 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	426
11	North Side Community-Grand Ctr St.louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	45.4 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	134
12	Margaret Buerkle Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	43.6 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	549
13	Bayless Junior High ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	43.5 Lower 50%	39% Math proficiency	385
14	Kairos Academies St. Louis · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	41.9 Lower 50%	73.2% Free/reduced-price lunch	228
15	Carnahan Middle St.louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	33.1 Lower 50%	98.6% Free/reduced-price lunch	214
16	NMS @ Lucas Crossing ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	30.8 Lower 50%	99.5% Free/reduced-price lunch	620
17	Grand Center Arts Acad Middle St. Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	24.9 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	218
18	Kipp Triumph Academy St. Louis · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	23.0 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	305
19	Kipp Inspire Academy ST Louis · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	19.3 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	409
20	R. G. Central Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	19.0 Lower 50%	4% Math proficiency	578
21	Ritenour Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	18.9 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	737
22	East Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 8–8	Public	17.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	167
23	Lift for Life Academy ST Louis · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	17.2 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	260
24	Acad of Entre Stdy@louverture St. Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	14.6 Lower 50%	6% Math proficiency	289
25	Carr Lane Vpa Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	14.2 Lower 50%	8% Math proficiency	396
26	Busch MS Character Athletics ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.4 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	361
27	Compton-Drew Ilc Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.3 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	419
28	Gateway Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	12.6 Lower 50%	5% Math proficiency	382
29	Southeast Middle ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	11.0 Lower 50%	7% Math proficiency	491
30	Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	10.5 Lower 50%	5% Math proficiency	290
31	Yeatman-Liddell Middle School ST Louis · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	10.4 Lower 50%	4% Math proficiency	300

Ladue Fifth Grade Center in St. Louis leads the 2025 list of middle schools in ST Louis with a Success Index (US) of 90.5. Of the 31 schools shown, 24 are public, 7 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider Missouri middle schools rankings, every school on the ST Louis 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?

Ladue Fifth Grade Center in St. Louis, Missouri ranks first among middle schools in ST Louis with a Success Index (US) of 90.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 357).

How are middle schools in ST Louis 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.