For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,865 students in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Carr Square are Elias Michael Elementary School, Kipp Inspire Academy and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elias Michael Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Inspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 N 22nd St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 296-3502
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 296-3502
Grades: 5-8
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Hogan St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-2459
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-2459
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Jefferson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-2295
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-2295
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO include Elias Michael Elementary School, Kipp Inspire Academy and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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