According to recent data compiled by Niche, the best public middle schools in Missouri for 2024 have been ranked based on multiple factors. These schools were evaluated using a comprehensive methodology that considers academic performance, teacher quality, overall district grades, cultural diversity, and feedback from parents and students. Notably, online schools were excluded from this list.
Top Rankings Unveiled
Topping the list is Wydown Middle School, located in the School District of Clayton. This institution serves grades six through eight and has an enrollment of 615 students, maintaining a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1. The school received an impressive Niche grade of A+.
Following closely is Ladue Middle School, part of the Ladue School District. It also caters to grades six to eight, with an enrollment of 1,031 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1. Niche awarded Ladue Middle School a grade of A+ for its academic excellence and overall performance.
In third place, Crestview Middle School, situated in the Rockwood R-VI School District, boasts an enrollment of 1,142 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1, receiving a solid Niche grade of A.
The fourth position is held by Brentwood Middle School, which serves 164 students with a favorable 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio. This school is also rated A by Niche, reflecting its commitment to quality education.
Following Brentwood, Parkway West Middle School ranks fifth, with an enrollment of 922 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1. The school is located in the Parkway School District and has earned an A grade from Niche.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
In sixth place, Summit Lakes Middle School serves 1,033 students in the Lee’s Summit R-VII School District and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1, with a Niche grade of A. Following closely, Wildwood Middle School has an enrollment of 543 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1, also earning an A grade from Niche.
Other notable schools include Delta Woods Middle School and Rockwood Valley Middle School, both rated A and showcasing solid enrollment numbers and student-to-teacher ratios, reflecting their robust educational environments.
Closing out the top ten is Nipher Middle School, located in the Kirkwood School District. With an enrollment of 651 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1, it received an A grade, affirming its status as one of the premier middle schools in Missouri.
This compilation highlights the commitment of these schools to providing high-quality education and fostering a positive learning environment for their students. For more detailed insights into the methodology and rankings, visit Niche’s official website.
