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Best Public Schools in High Ridge, MO

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Schools

1,799

Students

Top rankedHigh Ridge Elementary281^st of 900 Missouri elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Murphy Elementary up 135 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of High Ridge, Missouri is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Brennan Woods Elementary, Murphy Elementary, and High Ridge Elementary) and 1 middle school (Woodridge Middle School). These schools serve students in the Northwest R-I district.

Among the schools, High Ridge Elementary stands out with its high ranking of 281 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and exceptional performance in mathematics, with 71.3% of 4th graders proficient or better. Woodridge Middle School also impresses with its strong performance in English Language Arts and Algebra I, with 55.3% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA and 91.8% of students proficient or better in Algebra I.

While the schools generally perform at or slightly below the district and state averages in mathematics and English Language Arts, the data reveals some consistent challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all 4 schools and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting economic disadvantages that may impact academic outcomes. Understanding and addressing these systemic issues could be crucial for improving educational opportunities for all students in the High Ridge area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)						MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brennan Woods Elementary	Public	K-5	4630 Brennan Rd	High Ridge	63049	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 677-3400	470	29	16.0	41.3%	398 (84.7%)	10 (2.1%)	27 (5.7%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.2%)	54.5	412^th of 900 public elementary schools	54.2%		65.2	300^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.9%	112	47.3	42.9	44.2				39.7		44.1	35.2	41.9				$13,200	$383	$12,817
High Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	2901 High Ridge Blvd	High Ridge	63049	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 677-3996	327	30	10.7	50.5%	293 (89.6%)	4 (1.2%)	13 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	67.3	281^st of 900 public elementary schools	68.8%		53.4	411^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.6%	130	43.2	71.3	47.0						43.9	48.1					$16,554	$1,374	$15,180
Murphy Elementary	Public	K-5	2101 Valley Dr	High Ridge	63049	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 326-0577	433	33	12.9	48.3%	324 (74.8%)	7 (1.6%)	56 (12.9%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.2%)	57	386^th of 900 public elementary schools	57.1%		43.8	521^st of 906 public elementary schools	42.5%	135	43.2	50.8	32.9				44.1		50.5	50.0	37.5				$13,844	$470	$13,373
Woodridge Middle School	Public	6-8	2109 Gravois Road	High Ridge	63049	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	No	(636) 677-3577	569	39	14.5	42.5%	450 (79.1%)	7 (1.2%)	61 (10.7%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	58.7	171^st of 438 public middle schools	61.0%		57.7	186^th of 451 public middle schools	58.8%	15				37.6	52.4	22.9		41.5				36.9	55.3	43.5	$12,561	$352	$12,209

Cities Near High Ridge

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fenton	3.18 mi	7	58^th
House Springs	4.15 mi	4	128^th
Arnold	4.62 mi	10	90^th
Imperial	5.46 mi	10	85^th
Valley Park	5.85 mi	3	165^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.