For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in 63147, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 63147, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63147, MO are Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School and Herzog Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63147 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63147, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63147, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8959 Riverview Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 867-0634
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 867-0634
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Herzog Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5831 Pamplin Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 385-2212
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 385-2212
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
63147, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5814 Thekla
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63147, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63147, MO include Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School and Herzog Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63147?
2 public schools are located in 63147.
What percentage of students in 63147 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 63147 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63147?
63147 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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