For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 734 students in 63109, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 63109, MO are Buder Elementary School and Busch Middle School Character Athletics. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 63109 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 63109, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63109, MO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5319 Lansdowne Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Busch Middle School Character Athletics
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Clifton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
63109, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-6085
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-6085
Grades: 6
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 63109, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 63109, MO include Buder Elementary School and Busch Middle School Character Athletics.
How many public elementary schools are located in 63109?
2 public elementary schools are located in 63109.
What is the racial composition of students in 63109?
63109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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