Top Rankings
City Garden Montessori School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 573 students in City Garden Montessori School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in City Garden Montessori School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
573 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
City Garden Montessori School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
47%
15%
% White
38%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 59% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,653 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 59% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,735
$15,081
Spending / Student
$7,653
$13,908
Best City Garden Montessori School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Garden Montessori Ecec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: PK-K | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4209 Folsom
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: 1-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Garden Montessori School District?
City Garden Montessori School District manages 2 public schools serving 573 students.
What is the rank of City Gardenntessori School District?
City Gardenntessori School District is ranked #165 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Gardenntessori School District?
47% of City Gardenntessori School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Gardenntessori School District?
City Gardenntessori School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is City Gardenntessori School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,653 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 59% over four school years.
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