For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,592 students in Ballwin, MO. The top ranked public high schools in Ballwin, MO are Lafayette Sr. High School, West High School and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballwin, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ballwin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Ballwin, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette Sr. High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ballwin, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Sr. High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17050 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 733-4100
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 733-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,660 students
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14653 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #33.
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: n/an/a
P.O. Box 792
12645 Olive Blvd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(855) 827-3615
Ballwin, MO 63011
(855) 827-3615
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Ballwin, 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 high schools in Ballwin, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Ballwin, MO include Lafayette Sr. High School, West High School and South High School. Ballwin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Ballwin?
4 public high schools are located in Ballwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballwin?
Ballwin public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ballwin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ballwin include: South High School vs. West High School
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