Public schools in Hazelwood, MO
8 open public schools with an address in Hazelwood, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,370
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hazelwood public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Hazelwood, MO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,370 students, an average of 546 per school. The largest campus is Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), and the largest elementary school is McNair Elem. (417).
Hazelwood operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hazelwood campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 97% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hazelwood
Elementary schools in Hazelwood
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Elem. Hazelwood | PK–05 | 361 | 11.9:1 | |
| Garrett Elem. Hazelwood | PK–05 | 309 | 13.3:1 | |
| McNair Elem. Hazelwood | PK–05 | 417 | 18.8:1 | |
| Russell Elem. Hazelwood | PK–05 | 373 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Hazelwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle Hazelwood | 06–08 | 724 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Hazelwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High Hazelwood | 09–12 | 1,994 | 20.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hazelwood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education Center Ferguson-Florissant R-II | PK–PK | 124 | 165.3:1 | |
| West Early Childhood Center Hazelwood | PK–PK | 68 | 7.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.7%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black68.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Hazelwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,370 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hazelwood
How many public schools are in Hazelwood, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Hazelwood: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,370 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hazelwood?
Schools with an address in Hazelwood belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hazelwood (7 schools), Ferguson-Florissant R-II (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hazelwood?
Hazelwood West High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hazelwood, with 1,994 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hazelwood?
No school with an address in Hazelwood is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hazelwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hazelwood public schools is 15.5:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hazelwood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities