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Best Schools in Manchester, MO
Manchester, MO has 19 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,901 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Manchester don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manchester, MO
The top high schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
2. South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1598 Students
3. Valley Park Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Park • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manchester, MO
The top middle schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
2. South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
3. Valley Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Park • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students
4. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manchester, MO
The top elementary schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierremont Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
2. Barretts Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
3. Henry Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 536 Students
4. Claymont Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
5. Hanna Woods Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
6. Wren Hollow Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
7. Carman Trails Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
8. Sorrento Springs Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
9. Valley Park Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Park • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manchester, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manchester, MO has a total population of 18,379 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manchester, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manchester, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manchester, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manchester, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Manchester, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manchester, MO
How many schools are in Manchester, MO?
Manchester, MO has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,901 students in total.
How do schools in Manchester perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Manchester score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Manchester don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manchester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Manchester
5 of 5 schools in Manchester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Manchester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.