For the 2024 school year, there are 274 public schools serving 136,816 students in St. Louis County, MO (there are 182 private schools, serving 38,157 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in St.
Louis County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). St. Louis County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in St. Louis County, MO are Conway Elementary School, Kirkwood Sr. High School and Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best St. Louis County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #33.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
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
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Clayton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 871 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2650 Kehrs Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
Spoede Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Pierremont Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1215 Dauphine Ln
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6600
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #99.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
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
| 1,306 students
Rank: #1010.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
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
| 560 students
Rank: #1111.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15399 Appalachian Trail
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1313.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
| 310 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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
| 296 students
Rank: #1616.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1717.
West High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14653 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Barretts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1780 Carman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6000
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6000
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8636 Litzsinger
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Mcgrath Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 St Clair
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-6824
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-6824
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
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
| 579 students
Rank: #2222.
Oak Brook Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Big Bend Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6550
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6550
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2323.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
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
| 399 students
Rank: #2424.
Mckelvey Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Mckelvey Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 415-6500
Grades: 2-5
| 465 students
Rank: #2525.
Mason Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
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
| 427 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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
| 401 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Old Bonhomme Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9661 Old Bonhomme
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Ridge Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
777 Ridge Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6650
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 891-6650
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Rose Acres Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2905 Rose Acres Ln
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8017
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8017
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3030.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Henry Ave
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6350
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6350
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #3131.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16025 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 891-6950
Grades: 6-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #3232.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
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
| 403 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Fairway Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 Old Fairway Dr
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-4175
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 733-4175
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
765 N Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6130
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6130
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Country Club Dr
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6150
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-6150
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
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St. Louis County 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
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
6310 Wellsmar
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
2900 Adie Rd
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8011
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8011
Grades: K-5
| n/a 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
6238 Ella
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
711 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
3417 St Thomas Moore
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Grades: PK
| 65 students
1200 Sutter
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7800
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7800
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
13157 N Olive Spur Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
6506 Wright Way
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
2545 Dorwood
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Grades: 5-6
| 155 students
1351 North Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
3431 Cambridge Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Grades: 2-3
| 163 students
2100 Lucas & Hunt
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Grades: PK
| 118 students
2505 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Grades: K-6
| 289 students
8136 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Grades: 6
| 313 students
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
St. Louis County Day Treatment (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10450 International Plaza Dr
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Grades: 6
| 347 students
Student Support Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1555 Derhake
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Vernare Learning School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
225 St. Louis Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 651-8770
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 651-8770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Church St
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
1635 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
West County Technical Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in St. Louis County, MO include Conway Elementary School, Kirkwood Sr. High School and Reed Elementary School. St. Louis County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in St. Louis County, MO?
274 public schools are located in St. Louis County, MO.
What percentage of students in St. Louis County, MO go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in St. Louis County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County, MO?
St. Louis County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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