For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 815 students in 63109, MO (there are , serving 1,797 private students). 31% of all K-12 students in 63109, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 63109, MO are Community Access Job Training, Buder Elementary School and Busch Middle School Character Athletics. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63109 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63109, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63109, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Access Job Training
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Gr: 8-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5319 Lansdowne Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Busch Middle School Character Athletics
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Clifton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
63109, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-6085
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-6085
Gr: 6 | 235 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 63109, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 63109, MO include Community Access Job Training, Buder Elementary School and Busch Middle School Character Athletics.
How many public schools are located in 63109?
3 public schools are located in 63109.
What percentage of students in 63109 go to public school?
31% of all K-12 students in 63109 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63109?
63109 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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