For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,747 students in 63042, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 265 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 63042, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63042, MO are Steam Academy Middle School, Hazelwood West High School and Garrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63042 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63042, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 63042, MO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Hazelwood West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,042 students
Rank: #33.
Garrett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Mcnair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #77.
Armstrong Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
Magnet School
8855 Dunn Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-3872
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-3872
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
5323 Ville Maria Lane
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7650
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7650
Grades: PK
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63042, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63042, MO include Steam Academy Middle School, Hazelwood West High School and Garrett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63042?
9 public schools are located in 63042.
What percentage of students in 63042 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 63042 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63042?
63042 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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