For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 446 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Midtown are Gateway/hubert Wheeler School and Iveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Garrison
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-5902
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-5902
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Iveland Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1836 Dyer
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6330
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6330
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis, MO include Gateway/hubert Wheeler School and Iveland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Saint Louis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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