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Best Saint Louis Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 273 public schools serving 105,843 students in Saint Louis, MO (there are , serving 37,406 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Saint Louis, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Louis, MO are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Metro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Louis, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Saint Louis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Saint Louis, MO (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Gr: K-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10900 Ladue Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Gr: 5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mosaic Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3701 Will Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-7900
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
715 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Edgar Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1131 Edgar Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Old Bonhomme Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9661 Old Bonhomme
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Gr: K-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2350 St. Clair Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Spoede Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
425 N Spoede Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7447 Wellington Way
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1416 Woodgate Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
W. W. Keysor Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
725 N Geyer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2727.
Clayton High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9021 Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2450
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Nipher Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3030.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3131.
Ladue Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3232.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1020 S Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2430
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3333.
Concord Elem. School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10305 Concord School Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-2470
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2225 High School Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9825 Hudson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6466
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7th And 8th Grade Center (Closed 2020)
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Airport Elementary School (Closed 2020)
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
The Arch Community School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2153 Salisbury Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Baden Elementary School (Closed 2010)
5814 Thekla
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Banneker Elementary School (Closed 2005)
2840 Samuel Shepherd Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students
Bayless Intermediate (Closed 2013)
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Gr: 3-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Bel-nor Elementary School (Closed 2006)
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bel-ridge Elementary School (Closed 2012)
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Gr: 4-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Berkeley Middle School (Closed 2020)
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Bernard Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Better Learning Community Academy (Closed 2023)
2153 Salisbury St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Big Picture Elementary Alt. (Closed 2010)
450 Des Peres Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw (Closed 2012)
1530 South Grand Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Big Picture Middle Alt. (Closed 2010)
4235 W Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Gr: 6-9 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Bishop Middle School (Closed 2011)
6310 Wellsmar
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Gr: 6-7
Blewett Middle School (Closed 2010)
1927 Cass Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-7738
Gr: 6-8
Blow Middle School (Closed 2007)
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Gr: K-12
The Can! Academies Of Street Louis High School (Closed 2009)
4300 Goodfellow Blvd Bldg 101
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Gr: 10-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Cardinal Glennon Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Gr: K-12
Carondelet Campus (Closed 2011)
7604 Michigan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 631-5484
Gr: K-8
Carondelet Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
7604 Michigan Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Gr: K-8
Carver Elementary Comm. Ed. Center (Closed 2004)
3325 Bell Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Central Elementary School (Closed 2011)
6238 Ella
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Gr: 1-5
The Chinese School (Closed 2018)
3740 Marine
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Clark Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1020 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Gr: PK-7 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Clay Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3820 N 14th St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Cleveland Njrotc Academy (Closed 2023)
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
College Hill Campus (Closed 2011)
2017 East Linton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-9628
Gr: K-8
The College Preparatory High School (Closed 2016)
1118 S 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Construction Careers Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cook Elementary School (Closed 2004)
5935 Horton Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students
Cool Valley Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Cote Brilliante Elementary School (Closed 2018)
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Cupples Elementary School (Closed 2004)
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Louis, MO include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Metro High School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Louis?
273 public schools are located in Saint Louis.
What percentage of students in Saint Louis go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Saint Louis are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Louis?
Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?

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