For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,121 students in 63139, MO.
The top ranked public charter schools in 63139, MO are Gateway Science Academy High School, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis and Gateway Science Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 63139 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 28% statewide average). Charter schools in 63139, MO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best 63139, MO Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 904 students
63139, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
1921 Prather Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1207
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1207
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Box Butte
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 346-0616
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 346-0616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 63139, MO?
The top ranked public charter schools in 63139, MO include Gateway Science Academy High School, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis and Gateway Science Academy Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 63139?
4 public charter schools are located in 63139.
What is the racial composition of students in 63139?
63139 public charter schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter schools average of 86% (majority Black).
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