For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,755 students in 63139, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 63139, MO are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Gateway Science Acad/st Louis. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 63139 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 63139, MO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 63139, MO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6031 Southwest Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 904 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkinson Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1921 Prather Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1202
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1202
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
63139, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1921 Prather Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1207
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1207
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 63139, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 63139, MO include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Gateway Science Acad/st Louis.
How many public preschools are located in 63139?
7 public preschools are located in 63139.
What is the racial composition of students in 63139?
63139 public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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