For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,275 students in the neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in The Hill are Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center and Gateway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Gateway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Mcree Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis, MO include Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center and Gateway High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of The Hill, Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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