Public schools in Kirkwood, MO
9 open public schools with an address in Kirkwood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,982
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kirkwood public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Kirkwood, MO: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,982 students, an average of 665 per school. The largest campus is Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students), and the largest elementary school is Westchester Elem. (572).
Every listed school belongs to Kirkwood R-VII. 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 15:1, 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 8% 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 Kirkwood
Elementary schools in Kirkwood
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. P. Tillman Elem. Kirkwood R-VII | KG–05 | 457 | 14.4:1 | |
| George R. Robinson Elem. Kirkwood R-VII | KG–05 | 463 | 15.4:1 | |
| North Glendale Elem. Kirkwood R-VII | KG–05 | 571 | 15.2:1 | |
| W. W. Keysor Elem. Kirkwood R-VII | KG–05 | 565 | 15.3:1 | |
| Westchester Elem. Kirkwood R-VII | KG–05 | 572 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Kirkwood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nipher Middle Kirkwood R-VII | 06–08 | 660 | 13.5:1 | |
| North Kirkwood Middle Kirkwood R-VII | 06–08 | 697 | 14:1 |
High schools in Kirkwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Sr. High Kirkwood R-VII | 09–12 | 1,693 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kirkwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. Kirkwood R-VII | PK–PK | 304 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.6%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black8.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Kirkwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,982 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kirkwood
How many public schools are in Kirkwood, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Kirkwood: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,982 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kirkwood?
All listed public schools with an address in Kirkwood belong to Kirkwood R-VII. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kirkwood?
Kirkwood Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kirkwood, with 1,693 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kirkwood?
No school with an address in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kirkwood public schools is 15:1, 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 Kirkwood 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