For the 2026 school year, there are 21 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 8,696 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 North Kirkwood 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 58% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Missouri (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Francis Howell Middle School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
West Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Mansfield Jr. High 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
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Delta Woods Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Richland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Brittany Hill Middle School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
North Shelby High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Gr: 5-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Stanberry High School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Bloomfield Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4283
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Chadwick High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1717.
Cole Camp High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1818.
Ava Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1919.
Cooter High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2020.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2121.
Laclede Elementary 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
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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 North Kirkwood 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 and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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