Missouri›Buchanan County›St Joseph
Best Schools in St Joseph, Missouri
Compare 21 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
21
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,187
Total Students
Across St Joseph
12.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
21 schools found
Ellison Elem.
publicmiddleK-6
45 Se 85Th Rd, St Joseph, MO 64507
6.3
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
64%
Field Elem.
publicmiddleK-6
2602 Gene Field, St Joseph, MO 64506
5.7
Rating
Students
336
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
John Glenn Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
12401 County Rd 438, St Joseph, MO 64505
5.5
Rating
Students
280
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Pershing Elem.
publicmiddleK-6
2610 Blackwell Rd, St Joseph, MO 64505
4.5
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Skaith Elem.
publicmiddlePK-6
4701 Schoolside Ln, St Joseph, MO 64503
4.3
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
40%
Hyde Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
509 Thompson, St Joseph, MO 64504
4
Rating
Students
352
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Lafayette High
publichighGrade 9-12
412 Highland Ave, St Joseph, MO 64505
3.7
Rating
Students
644
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
22%
Central High
publichighGrade 9-12
2602 Edmond, St Joseph, MO 64501
3.7
Rating
Students
1,733
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
25%
Pickett Elem.
publicmiddlePK-6
3923 Pickett Rd, St Joseph, MO 64503
3.5
Rating
Students
250
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Bode Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
720 N Noyes Blvd, St Joseph, MO 64506
3.3
Rating
Students
488
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
28%
Coleman Elem.
publicmiddleK-6
3312 Beck Rd, St Joseph, MO 64506
3.2
Rating
Students
388
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Parkway Elem.
publicmiddleK-6
2900 Duncan, St Joseph, MO 64507
3.1
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
31%
Robidoux Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4212 St Joseph Ave, St Joseph, MO 64505
3.1
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
29%
Edison Elem.
publicmiddlePK-6
515 N 22Nd, St Joseph, MO 64501
3
Rating
Students
362
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Benton High
publichighGrade 9-12
5655 S Fourth, St Joseph, MO 64504
2.5
Rating
Students
682
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Spring Garden Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5802 S 22Nd, St Joseph, MO 64503
2.5
Rating
Students
404
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
22%
Truman Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
3227 Olive, St Joseph, MO 64507
2.4
Rating
Students
486
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
24%
Hosea Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
6401 Gordon St, St Joseph, MO 64504
2
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
16%
Helen M Davis School
publichighK-12
2900 Scott St, St Joseph, MO 64507
2
Rating
Students
43
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Lindbergh Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
2812 St Joseph Ave, St Joseph, MO 64505
1.6
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
13%
Detailed Overview of Schools in St Joseph
St Joseph, Missouri is home to 21 schools serving over 9,187 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math32%
ELA38%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)18
Moderate (15-20:1)2
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,733 students at Central High
- Best ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St Joseph, Missouri?
There are 21 schools in St Joseph, serving 9,187 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in St Joseph?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in St Joseph include schools with ratings of 5.5 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in St Joseph?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in St Joseph is 12.1:1.