For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,198 students in 63021, MO (there are 8 private schools, serving 978 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 63021, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63021, MO are Ridge Meadows Elementary School, Barretts Elementary School and Oak Brook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63021 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63021, MO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63021, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
777 Ridge Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6650
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6650
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Barretts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1780 Carman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6000
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6000
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Brook Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Big Bend Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6550
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6550
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Wren Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Selvidge Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Woerther Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6175
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6175
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #77.
Hanna Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6300
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6300
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
Ballwin Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Jefferson
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6575
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6575
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #99.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #1010.
South High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7700
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #1111.
Carman Trails Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6100
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6100
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1212.
Sorrento Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
390 Tumulty Dr
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6800
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6800
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Creative Learning
Alternative School
265 Old State Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6550
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6550
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
63021, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63021, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63021, MO include Ridge Meadows Elementary School, Barretts Elementary School and Oak Brook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63021?
13 public schools are located in 63021.
What percentage of students in 63021 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 63021 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63021?
63021 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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