For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 923 students in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Downtown West are St. Louis Lang Immersion School and Carr Lane Vpa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 N Jefferson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-0413
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-0413
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO include St. Louis Lang Immersion School and Carr Lane Vpa Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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