Best Schools in St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph, MO has a total of 55 schools including 15 high schools, 9 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 16,979 students attend St. Joseph, MO schools. On average, schools in St. Joseph score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in St. Joseph meet expectations.
Best High Schools in St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph, MO has 15 high schools with 5,457 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in St. Joseph score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in St. Joseph don't meet expectations.
1. East Buchanan High
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East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
2. Mid-buchanan Sr. High
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Mid-buchanan Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 394 Students
3. Central High
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
4. Savannah High
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Savannah R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
5. Benton High
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 676 Students
6. Lafayette High
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
7. Dekalb Jr.-sr. High
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Buchanan Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
8. Riverbend Treatment Ctr.
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Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph, MO has 9 middle schools with 2,919 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in St. Joseph score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in St. Joseph meet expectations.
1. Savannah Middle
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Savannah R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 530 Students
2. East Buchanan Middle
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East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
3. Bode Middle
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 486 Students
4. Spring Garden Middle
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
5. Truman Middle
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 482 Students
6. Robidoux Middle
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
7. Riverside Middle School
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Riverside • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph, MO has 27 elementary schools with 8,551 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in St. Joseph score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in St. Joseph meet expectations.
1. Avenue City Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Avenue City R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 227 Students
2. John Glenn Elem.
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Savannah R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students
3. Ellison Elem.
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 364 Students
4. East Buchanan Elem.
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East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
5. Mid-buchanan Elem.
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Mid-buchanan Co. R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 471 Students
6. Oak Grove Elem
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 842 Students
7. Field Elem.
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 265 Students
8. Pershing Elem.
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 267 Students
9. Hyde Elem.
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
10. Parkway Elem.
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St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Joseph, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Joseph, MO has a total population of 80,244 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Joseph, 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 St. Joseph, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Joseph, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Joseph, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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