Top Rankings
Clayton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,367 students in Clayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Clayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Clayton School District are Meramec Elementary School, Ralph M. Captain Elementary School and Wydown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Clayton School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,367 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clayton School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 555 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)98%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
13%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
61%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,866 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,194 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$64 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$31,866
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$27,194
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Clayton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
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 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton School District?
Clayton School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,367 students.
What is the rank of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District is ranked #3 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 1%) 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 overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton School District?
61% of Clayton School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Clayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,194 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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