For the 2025 school year, there are 274 public schools serving 137,247 students in St. Louis County, MO (there are 188 private schools, serving 41,159 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in St.
Louis County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). St. Louis County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in St. Louis County, MO are Conway Elementary School, Meramec Elementary School and Chesterfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in St. Louis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Gr: K-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10900 Ladue Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Gr: 5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mosaic Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3701 Will Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-7900
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-7900
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Pierremont Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1215 Dauphine Ln
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2650 Kehrs Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Mckelvey Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Mckelvey Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Gr: 2-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15399 Appalachian Trail
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Edgar Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1131 Edgar Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Old Bonhomme Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9661 Old Bonhomme
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Gr: K-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Highcroft Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15380 Highcroft Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 St. Clair Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Spoede Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
425 N Spoede Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Fairway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 Old Fairway Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-4175
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-4175
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2525.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7447 Wellington Way
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2727.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2828.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1416 Woodgate Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2929.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3030.
Barretts Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1780 Carman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6000
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6000
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3131.
W. W. Keysor Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
725 N Geyer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3232.
Clayton High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Oak Brook Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Big Bend Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6550
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6550
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3434.
Pond Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17200 Manchester Rd
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-3225
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-3225
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9021 Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2450
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2450
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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St. Louis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Gr: 3-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Gr: 4-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Gr: K-12
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
711 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3417 St Thomas Moore
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
13157 N Olive Spur Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
6506 Wright Way
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
2545 Dorwood
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Gr: 5-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
405 Jana Dr
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
7837 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0200
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0200
Gr: 1-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1351 North Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3431 Cambridge Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Gr: 2-3 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 43%
2100 Lucas & Hunt
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2505 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
8136 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Gr: 6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
St. Louis County Day Treatment (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10450 International Plaza Dr
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Gr: 6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Student Support Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1555 Derhake
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Gr: K-12
200 Church St
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1635 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Gr: PK-K
West County Technical Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in St. Louis County, MO include Conway Elementary School, Meramec Elementary School and Chesterfield Elementary School. St. Louis County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in St. Louis County?
274 public schools are located in St. Louis County.
What percentage of students in St. Louis County go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in St. Louis County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St. Louis County include: Missouri Digital Academy vs. Missouri Virtual Academy, Pershing Elementary School vs. Flynn Park Elementary School, Holman Middle School vs. Pattonville Heights Middle School
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