For the 2025 school year, there are 273 public schools serving 105,843 students in Saint Louis, MO (there are 163 private schools, serving 37,387 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Saint Louis, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Louis, MO are Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Conway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Louis, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Saint Louis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Grades: K-4
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #77.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Mosaic Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3701 Will Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-7900
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-7900
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10900 Ladue Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Grades: 5
| 322 students
Rank: #1010.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1212.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #1313.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1414.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 66% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Grades: 6-12
| 580 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Edgar Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1131 Edgar Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #1818.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #1919.
Clayton High School
(Math: 70% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 844 students
Rank: #2020.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1416 Woodgate Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2121.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #2222.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6450
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
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
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 St. Clair Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Spoede Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
425 N Spoede Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
Rank: #2626.
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #2727.
W. W. Keysor Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
725 N Geyer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2828.
Ladue Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #2929.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #3030.
F. P. Tillman Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 Quan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6150
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6150
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #3131.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #3232.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9021 Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2450
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2450
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #3333.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2225 High School Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #3434.
Nipher Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Concord Elem. School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10305 Concord School Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-2470
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-2470
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
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Saint Louis, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 447 students
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
The Arch Community School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2153 Salisbury Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
5814 Thekla
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
2840 Samuel Shepherd Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Grades: 3-6
| 443 students
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Grades: 4-6
| 224 students
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
2153 Salisbury St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Grades: K-6
| 189 students
450 Des Peres Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
1530 South Grand Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
4235 W Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Grades: 6-9
| 60 students
6310 Wellsmar
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
1927 Cass Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-7738
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-7738
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4300 Goodfellow Blvd Bldg 101
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Grades: 10-12
| 295 students
Cardinal Glennon Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7604 Michigan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 631-5484
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 631-5484
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7604 Michigan Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3325 Bell Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
6238 Ella
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
3740 Marine
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1020 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Grades: PK-7
| 184 students
3820 N 14th St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
2017 East Linton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-9628
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-9628
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1118 S 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Construction Careers Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
5935 Horton Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Louis, MO include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Conway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Louis?
273 public schools are located in Saint Louis.
What percentage of students in Saint Louis go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Saint Louis are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Louis?
Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saint Louis include: Gateway Middle School vs. Carr Lane Vpa Middle School, Bayless Senior High School vs. Affton High School, Roosevelt High School vs. Gateway High School
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