Hazelwood, Missouri is a small city located in St. Louis County with an estimated population of 25,769 as of 2019. Education is one of the most important aspects of life in Hazelwood and numerous quality schools are available in the area. The city offers its residents access to public education through the Hazelwood School District, which contains 14 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. Each school has been rated by GreatSchools, offering parents and students insight into the quality of their educational opportunities. Additionally, Hazelwood is served by several local higher educational institutions such as St. Louis Community College and Washington University in St. Louis. This provides residents with access to a variety of learning opportunities at all levels of education.
Hazelwood schools spend $14,002 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 17 pupils per teacher, 635 students per librarian, and 428 children per counselor.