McPherson-Holland House · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Glendale’s public schools outscore 97% of Missouri districts
On the state math tests, 61% of Glendale’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Glendale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Glendale’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 66% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,021 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Glendale’s grade
A+: better than 97% of Missouri school districts, #4 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Glendale, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Glendale
North Glendale Elem.
Grades K–5 · 571 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
1st grade in Glendale
North Glendale Elem.
Grades K–5 · 571 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
2nd grade in Glendale
North Glendale Elem.
Grades K–5 · 571 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
3rd grade in Glendale
North Glendale Elem.
Grades K–5 · 571 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
4th grade in Glendale
North Glendale Elem.
Grades K–5 · 571 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
5th grade in Glendale
North Glendale Elem.
Grades K–5 · 571 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
6th grade in Glendale · depends on your address
North Kirkwood Middle
Grades 6–8 · 697 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
Nipher Middle
Grades 6–8 · 660 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
7th grade in Glendale · depends on your address
North Kirkwood Middle
Grades 6–8 · 697 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
Nipher Middle
Grades 6–8 · 660 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
8th grade in Glendale · depends on your address
North Kirkwood Middle
Grades 6–8 · 697 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
Nipher Middle
Grades 6–8 · 660 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
9th grade in Glendale
Kirkwood SR. High
Grades 9–12 · 1,693 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
10th grade in Glendale
Kirkwood SR. High
Grades 9–12 · 1,693 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirkwood
Glendale’s public schools are run by Kirkwood R-VII School District, which also serves Des Peres, Huntleigh, Kirkwood and Oakland and others. Parts of Glendale (18% of its land) are served by Webster Groves instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Glendale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Glendale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale | A+ | Kirkwood R-VII |
| Kirkwood | A+ | Kirkwood R-VII |
| Webster Groves | A+ | Webster Groves |
| Rock Hill | A+ | Webster Groves |
| Oakland | A+ | Kirkwood R-VII |
| Warson Woods | A+ | Webster Groves PK–12 · Kirkwood R-VII PK–12 |
3 of the 5 neighbors share Kirkwood R-VII with Glendale, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Glendale
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Glendale’s schools
Are Glendale’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Glendale children attend outscore 97% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #4 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Glendale in?
Kirkwood R-VII School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,982 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Glendale are served by Webster Groves.
Where do Glendale kids go to high school?
Kirkwood SR. High in Kirkwood, with 1,693 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Glendale’s graduation rate?
98% of the class of 2023 in Kirkwood R-VII School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Glendale spend per student?
$15,021 in Kirkwood R-VII School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Glendale families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Glendale → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.