Rockwood School District. Schools Serving Wildwood, MO
Lafayette High, Rockwood Valley Middle, Wildwood Middle, and Rockwood elementary schools serving Wildwood. Rankings, accolades, sports, arts, and feeder patterns at a glance.
Boundary Note: School assignments in Wildwood are determined at the street address level. Contact the Rockwood School District directly at rsdmo.org or call Rockwood Transportation at 636-733-8500 to confirm the assigned school for any specific address.
Wildwood Schools at a Glance
The headline distinctions across every Rockwood school serving Wildwood. Sports, academics, and national accolades.
51
Lafayette HS Championships
#5 in MO
Lafayette, U.S. News
#4 in MO A+
Lafayette, Niche.com
Top 1%
Lafayette STEM Nationally
6x
Lafayette Commissioner's Cup
8+
Lafayette Boys Soccer Titles
#9 in MO
Rockwood Valley Middle, Niche
#7 in MO
Wildwood Middle, Niche
Top 5.7%
Wildwood Middle, U.S. News
FTC Worlds
Wildwood Middle Robotics 2026
9x
Pond Elementary Awards
8x
Fairway Elementary Awards
Lafayette High School
The only high school with a physical address inside Wildwood city limits. Primarily serves Wildwood and portions of Ellisville.
Sports. 51 MSHSAA state championships
Lafayette's athletic program is one of the most decorated in all of Missouri. 51 MSHSAA state championships plus over 100 top 4 state finishes across all sports. The Boys Soccer program under Coach Zach Young has won eight or more state titles in a 12 year span, one of the most remarkable coaching tenures in Missouri high school athletics.
Boys Soccer Dynasty
State championships in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Head Coach: Zach Young.
2024 Softball State Champs
Class 5 title won on a walk off three run home run by Riley Mulligan. Abby Carr threw a complete game no hitter with 16 strikeouts.
Boys Cross Country
Class 1 MSHSAA State Champions 2023. Head Coach: Whitney Ralph.
Girls Volleyball
Class 5 State Champions 2022. Head Coach: Jill Harmon.
Boys Swimming & Diving
Class 5 State Champions 2020. Head Coach: Steve Stallis.
Football
Reached the Class 6 District Semifinal in 2025 to 2026, defeating SLUH.
Commissioner's Cup, 6x
St. Louis Suburban Conference outstanding overall athletic program: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
15 Sports Offered
Baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling.
National & State Recognition
#5 in MO
U.S. News 2025 to 2026
#4 in MO A+
Niche.com 2025 to 2026
Top 1% STEM
U.S. News 2023 Nationally
Blue Ribbon
U.S. Dept of Education
Gold Star 2x
Missouri DESE
Triple A
NCA of Secondary Schools
Top 5 in MO
U.S. News 5 Yrs Straight
#1 in MO
U.S. News 2019
School of Character
Character.org National
Top 1,000 in US
Newsweek 2016
Most Challenging
Washington Post
Red Quill Legacy
ACT 2014
Academic Performance
24.7
Average ACT (Class of '25)
107
Bright Flight Scholars (ACT 31+)
7
National Merit Finalists '25
1,501
AP Exams Taken 2025
93%
AP Pass Rate (3+)
34%
Students w/ 4.0+ GPA
88%
Post-Secondary Enrollment
85%
Teachers w/ Adv. Degrees
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Notable Alumni
David Freese
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and 2011 World Series MVP.
Ryan Howard
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman, 2006 NL MVP, and 4 time RBI champion.
Kevin & Kyle Donahue
NASCAR drivers.
Natalie Barnard
Three time state champion in cross country and track & field. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete.
Arts, Activities & Clubs
Lafayette Regiment Marching Band
One of the most respected marching band programs in the St. Louis region.
Premier Chamber Strings
Advanced string ensemble with a long tradition of excellence.
Thespians & Vocal Groups
Active theater program, choir, and multiple vocal ensembles.
Robotics & AFJROTC
Competitive STEM robotics team and active Air Force Junior ROTC program.
Mock Trial, Speech & Debate
Award winning academic competition teams, including Model UN.
NHS, Key Club, HOSA
National Honor Society, service leadership, and healthcare pathway organizations.
Winter Colorguard
Competitive indoor colorguard program.
Esports & Photography Club
Modern competitive esports team and a well established photography program.
Middle Schools
Two Rockwood middle schools serve Wildwood, both earning top statewide rankings.
Rockwood Valley Middle School
Primary middle school for Babler Elementary and most Green Pines Elementary students. Feeds into Lafayette High School.
#9 in MO
Niche 2024 to 2025 (A)
#17 in MO
U.S. News Rankings
Blue Ribbon
U.S. Dept of Education
Gold Star
Missouri DESE
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
81.9%
Teachers w/ Adv. Degrees
CharacterPlus Promising Practice
National recognition from CharacterPlus for character education.
Knights of the Round Table
Flagship academic recognition for students earning a 3.5+ GPA first semester.
30+ Afterschool Programs
Extracurriculars, intramurals, co curricular activities, and tutoring opportunities.
Wildwood Middle School
Serves Fairway, Pond, and some Green Pines Elementary students. About two thirds feed into Eureka High, one third into Lafayette High, depending on address.
#7 in MO
Niche 2024 to 2025 (A)
Top 5.7%
U.S. News Statewide
FTC Worlds
Robotics 2026 Qualifier
VEX Worlds
Robotics 2026 Qualifier
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3x
"Superior" Music Ratings 2026
Team Verge Robotics
Winning Alliance 1st Team Selected and Control Award at MO-KS FTC Championship. Advanced to FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships in Houston, TX.
Glory of Missouri Awards
Students recognized annually at the Missouri State Capitol for exceptional achievement.
WEB & Best Buddies
Where Every Body Belongs peer mentor program and active Best Buddies inclusion chapter.
Elementary Schools
Four Rockwood elementary schools serve the Wildwood area. Babler, Green Pines, Fairway, and Pond.
Babler Elementary School
Feeds into Rockwood Valley Middle, then Lafayette High School.
2025 Nat'l
School of Character
5x
Promising Practices Awards
MOAHPERD Gold
MO's Top PE Honor
NASPE Star
Excellence in PE
5 NBCT
Nat'l Board Certified Teachers
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Missouri School of Character
Character.org state level designation for exceptional character education integration.
Caring School Community Model
Grade level service learning projects and integrated social emotional learning at every grade level.
78.6% Advanced Degrees
Majority of teaching staff holds master's or higher. Average 14.8 years of teaching experience.
Green Pines Elementary School
Feeds into Rockwood Valley Middle (majority) or Wildwood Middle (some), then Lafayette High or Eureka High, depending on address.
Nat'l
School of Character
Multiple
Promising Practices Awards
Leader In Me
Lighthouse Certified
MO School
of Character
2 NBCT
Nat'l Board Certified Teachers
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Lighthouse Certification
FranklinCovey Leader In Me. Recognizes complete schoolwide 7 Habits of Highly Effective People implementation.
Cutting Edge Classroom Tech
Interactive Smartboards in every classroom, Chromebooks for grades 2 to 5, tablets in all K and 1st grade classrooms.
#OnceGatorAlwaysAGator
Known for notably loyal alumni culture and strong community identity across generations.
Fairway Elementary School
Feeds into Wildwood Middle, then Eureka High School.
Blue Ribbon
U.S. Dept of Education
Gold Star
Missouri DESE
2022 Nat'l
School of Character
8x
Promising Practices Awards
2022 MO
School of Character
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8 Promising Practices
Most of any Wildwood area elementary. Nationwide recognition from Character.org for programs effective enough to serve as models elsewhere.
#FairwayFamily Values
Schoolwide identity built around Diversity, Empathy, Integrity, Self-Control, and Grit.
Songbirds Choir
Performs at major community events, including St. Louis Cardinals games.
Pond Elementary School
Feeds into Wildwood Middle, then Eureka High or Lafayette High, depending on address.
Blue Ribbon
U.S. Dept of Education
Gold Star 3x
Missouri DESE
9x
Promising Practices Awards
Nat'l
School of Character
Top 10 3x
DESE, Comm Arts, Math, Sci
Unified Champion
Special Olympics
Best Buddies
Elem. Chapter of the Year
State School
of Character
89.2%
Attendance Rate
School Feeder Patterns
How Wildwood's elementary, middle, and high schools connect.
| Elementary | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Babler Elementary | Rockwood Valley Middle | Lafayette High |
| Green Pines Elementary | Rockwood Valley Middle (most) / Wildwood Middle (some) | Lafayette High / Eureka High (varies) |
| Fairway Elementary | Wildwood Middle | Eureka High |
| Pond Elementary | Wildwood Middle | Eureka High or Lafayette High (varies) |
Side by Side Comparison
Elementary schools serving Wildwood
| School | Blue Ribbon | Nat'l Char. | Promising Practices | S:T Ratio | Adv. Degrees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babler | No | Yes (2025) | 5x | 15:1 | 78.6% |
| Green Pines | No | Yes | Multiple | 15:1 | 75.5% |
| Fairway | Yes | Yes (2022) | 8x | 15:1 | 81.6% |
| Pond | Yes | Yes | 9x | 15:1 | 72.6% |
Middle schools serving Wildwood
| School | Niche MO | U.S. News | S:T Ratio | Signature Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Valley Middle | #9 in MO (A) | #17 in MO | 13:1 | Knights of the Round Table, 30+ activities |
| Wildwood Middle | #7 in MO (A) | Top 5.7% statewide | 12:1 | FTC Robotics World Championship 2026 |
High school serving Wildwood
| School | Niche | U.S. News | ACT Avg | MSHSAA Titles | AP Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High | #4 in MO (A+) | #5 in MO | 24.7 | 51 | 93% |
Rockwood District Academic Benchmarks
2024 to 2025 district wide performance vs. Missouri state average.
| Metric | Rockwood | Missouri Avg |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite Score | 23.5 | 19.9 |
| ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Met | 37% | 20% |
| Language Arts Proficiency (MAP) | 61.6% | 43.7% |
| Math Proficiency (MAP) | 60.4% | 42.2% |
| Science Proficiency (MAP) | 61.5% | 39.5% |
| Social Studies Proficiency (MAP) | 57.7% | 40.6% |
| AP Exam Pass Rate (score 3+) | 91% | N/A |
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | N/A |
| District Graduation Rate | 98.9% | ~90% |
Frequently Asked Questions. Wildwood Schools
The most searched questions from Wildwood families and home buyers.
What school district serves Wildwood MO?
The vast majority of Wildwood MO is served by the Rockwood R-VI School District. It is St. Louis County's largest public school system, serving approximately 19,886 students across 150 square miles, and holds a 98.9% high school graduation rate. A small western edge of Wildwood falls within the Meramec Valley R-III School District.
What high school serves Wildwood MO?
Lafayette High School, located at 17050 Clayton Rd, Wildwood MO 63011, is the primary high school serving Wildwood. It is the only high school with a physical address within Wildwood city limits and primarily serves Wildwood and portions of Ellisville.
How is Lafayette High School ranked?
Lafayette High School is ranked #5 in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report for 2025 to 2026, #4 in Missouri with an A+ grade by Niche.com, and was ranked in the top 1% nationally for STEM programs by U.S. News in 2023. It holds the National Blue Ribbon School designation from the U.S. Department of Education and has received the Missouri Gold Star School designation twice.
What middle schools serve Wildwood MO?
Two Rockwood middle schools serve Wildwood. Rockwood Valley Middle School is ranked #9 in Missouri by Niche.com (2024 to 2025) and is a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School. Wildwood Middle School is ranked #7 in Missouri by Niche and in the Top 5.7% of all Missouri public schools by U.S. News & World Report, and its robotics team qualified for the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships in 2026.
What elementary schools serve Wildwood MO?
Four Rockwood elementary schools serve the Wildwood area: Babler Elementary, Green Pines Elementary, Fairway Elementary, and Pond Elementary. Fairway and Pond are both recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
How do I verify my school assignment in Wildwood?
School assignments in Wildwood are determined at the street address level. Contact the Rockwood School District directly at rsdmo.org or call the district Transportation Department at 636-733-8500 to confirm the assigned school for any specific address.
Does Lafayette High School offer AP classes?
Yes. The Rockwood School District offers 37 AP courses, with students at Lafayette High taking 1,501 AP exams in 2025 and achieving a 93% pass rate (score of 3 or higher). Lafayette's Class of 2025 included 107 Bright Flight Scholars (ACT 31+) and 7 National Merit Finalists.
What are the notable sports programs at Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has captured 51 MSHSAA state championships, among the most of any school in Missouri. The Boys Soccer program under Coach Zach Young has won eight or more state titles in a 12 year span. Recent championships include Boys Soccer (2011 to 2016, 2022, 2023, 2024), Softball (2024), Boys Cross Country (2023), Girls Volleyball (2022), and Boys Swimming & Diving (2020). Lafayette has won the St. Louis Suburban Commissioner's Cup six times (2015, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024, 2025).
Which Wildwood elementary school has the most national accolades?
Pond Elementary School has received more national accolades than any other Wildwood area elementary school. These include the National Blue Ribbon designation, the Missouri Gold Star three separate times, nine Promising Practices Awards from Character.org, DESE Top Ten designations in Communication Arts, Math, and Science, the Unified Champion School designation from Special Olympics, and Best Buddies Elementary Chapter of the Year.
Who is the best real estate agent for buying a home in the Rockwood School District?
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School boundaries, attendance zones, enrollment figures, and program offerings can change. Contact the Rockwood School District directly at rsdmo.org or 636-733-2000 to verify your assigned school and confirm current program availability before making any real estate decision based on school assignment. Do not rely solely on what you read here.
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