For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,486 students in Hazelwood, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazelwood, MO are Steam Academy Middle School, Garrett Elementary School and Russell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazelwood, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazelwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hazelwood, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
West Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #66.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hazelwood, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazelwood, MO include Steam Academy Middle School, Garrett Elementary School and Russell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hazelwood?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hazelwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazelwood?
Hazelwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hazelwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hazelwood include: Russell Elementary School vs. Armstrong Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School vs. Russell Elementary School, Garrett Elementary School vs. Russell Elementary School
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