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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School 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 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), 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
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.
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: #44.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6031 Southwest Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 290 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 preschools in 63139, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 63139, MO include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School 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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