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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 589 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
589 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
43%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,720 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 59% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,492 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,720
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,492
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Best City Garden Montessori School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Garden Montessori School District?
City Garden Montessori School District manages 2 public schools serving 589 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?
43% of City Gardenntessori School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 14:1, 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 $14,492 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 61% over four school years.
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