For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,615 students in Hazelwood, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 182 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hazelwood, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hazelwood, MO are Steam Academy Middle School, Garrett Elementary School and Hazelwood West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazelwood, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Hazelwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hazelwood, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hazelwood West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,994 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
8855 Dunn Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-3872
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-3872
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 124:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
5323 Ville Maria Lane
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7650
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7650
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hazelwood, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Hazelwood, MO include Steam Academy Middle School, Garrett Elementary School and Hazelwood West High School.
How many public schools are located in Hazelwood?
9 public schools are located in Hazelwood.
What percentage of students in Hazelwood go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hazelwood are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hazelwood?
Hazelwood public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hazelwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hazelwood include: Russell Elementary School vs. Armstrong Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School vs. Russell Elementary School, Garrett Elementary School vs. Russell Elementary School
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