For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,855 students in Saint Joseph, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MO are Bode Middle School, Robidoux Middle School and Spring Garden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saint Joseph, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bode Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Noyes Blvd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Grades: 7-8
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Robidoux Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4212 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Garden Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5802 S 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3227 Olive
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Grades: 7-8
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Helen M Davis School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Scott St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5910 Mitchell Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Recept/diag Corr Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Region Treatment Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Saint Joseph, Missouri 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
2509 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Helen M Davis (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2900 Scott Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Grades: Inquire with school
| 72 students
1520 N Second St
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
1909 S Twelfth St
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
1415 N 26th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
1415 N 26th Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 571-4011
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 571-4011
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
1211 N 18th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MO include Bode Middle School, Robidoux Middle School and Spring Garden Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Joseph?
10 public middle schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Saint Joseph are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saint Joseph include: Truman Middle School vs. Bode Middle School, Robidoux Middle School vs. Bode Middle School, Truman Middle School vs. Robidoux Middle School
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