For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,012 students in 63104, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 63104, MO are Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac., Lafayette Preparatory Academy and Lift For Life Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 63104 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 63104, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63104, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Lift For Life Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 5-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Momentum Fox Park
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Shenandoah Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 450-7651
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 450-7651
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
AcademyOf Entre Stdylouverture
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Hickory St
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 932-1465
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 932-1465
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Nahed Chapman New American Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1547 S. Theresa
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 776-3285
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 776-3285
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Education Therap Support At Madison
Alternative School
1118 South 7th St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 932-5711
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 932-5711
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 63104, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 63104, MO include Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac., Lafayette Preparatory Academy and Lift For Life Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 63104?
7 public middle schools are located in 63104.
What is the racial composition of students in 63104?
63104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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