For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 8,746 students in Missouri.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Missouri are Wydown Middle School, Francis Howell Middle School and Ladue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Missouri (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wydown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Howell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 O'fallon Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #33.
Ladue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,018 students
Rank: #44.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
North Kirkwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
Mansfield Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #77.
Delta Woods Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #99.
Brittany Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: #1010.
North Shelby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1111.
Skyline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rte 1 Box 838
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
Rank: #1212.
Richland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1313.
Chadwick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1414.
Bloomfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Grades: 5-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1515.
Stanberry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 N Park St
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2163
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2163
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1616.
Truman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12225 Eddie And Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 729-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1717.
Cole Camp High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Grades: 7-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1818.
Ava Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Grades: 5-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1919.
Ballard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #2020.
Cooter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: #2121.
Laclede Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5821 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Missouri include Wydown Middle School, Francis Howell Middle School and Ladue Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Missouri?
21 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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