For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,022 students in 63601, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 63601, MO are Special Acres School, West County Middle School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 63601 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 63601, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 63601, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 Eighth St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
West County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Columbia
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
North Co. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 E Chestnut
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
63601, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Closed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
519 8th St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: Inquire with school | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 63601, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 63601, MO include Special Acres School, West County Middle School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 63601?
4 public middle schools are located in 63601.
What is the racial composition of students in 63601?
63601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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