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Best St. Louis City Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 36 public charter schools serving 11,217 students in St. Louis City, MO.
The top ranked public charter schools in St. Louis City, MO are Lafayette Preparatory Academy, Gateway Science Academy High School and City Garden Montessori Ecec. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis City, MO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Charter schools in St. Louis City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter school average of 86% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in St. Louis City (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
City Garden Montessori Ecec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: PK-K | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4209 Folsom
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: 1-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
The Soulard School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Victor St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 865-2799
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
The Biome
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4471 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-0982
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Kairos Academies
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
North Side Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3033 N. Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1515.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3716 Morganford Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 S. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
North Side Community-grand Center
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 North Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 499-2009
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Kipp Inspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 N 22nd St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 296-3502
Gr: 5-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Triumph Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Arcade Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 454-9167
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1224 Grattan St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 384-9561
Gr: K-4 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Victory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Arcade Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 454-9255
Gr: K-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Wonder Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3740 Marine Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 450-9550
Gr: PK-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Lift For Life Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2929.
Momentum Fox Park
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2617 Shenandoah Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 450-7651
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Momentum Academy Gravois Park
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 Ohio Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 236-3300
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Aspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5421 Thekla Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-8900
Gr: PK-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Lift For Life Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Atlas Elementary School
Charter School
400 S. 18th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 226-8896
Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Kairos High School
Charter School
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Gr: 9-10 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Louis City, MO

St. Louis City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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%
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%
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
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
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
Dana Road Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Gr: 9-10 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Dunbar And Br. (Closed 2023)
1415 N Garrison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-2526
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
E H Lyle Middlehigh (Closed 2011)
1881 Pine
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 621-0402
Gr: 6-12
Eliot Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4242 Grove St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 535-0096
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2004)
5415 Page Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-9030
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy (Closed 2011)
1509 Washington Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 436-1345
Gr: K-5
Euclid Montessori (Closed 2008)
1131 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-4385
Gr: 3-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Fanning Middle Community Ed. (Closed 2023)
3417 Grace Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-1038
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Farragut Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4025 Sullivan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 531-1198
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. (Closed 2023)
1383 Clara Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 383-0836
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Gallaudet School For Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1616 South Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2894
Gr: PK-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in St. Louis City, MO?
The top ranked public charter schools in St. Louis City, MO include Lafayette Preparatory Academy, Gateway Science Academy High School and City Garden Montessori Ecec.
How many public charter schools are located in St. Louis City?
36 public charter schools are located in St. Louis City.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis City?
St. Louis City public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter schools average of 86% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in St. Louis City are often viewed compared to one another?

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