For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,952 students in the neighborhood of Northampton, Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Northampton are Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Gateway Science Academy High School and Gateway Science Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northampton, Saint Louis, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Northampton, Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northampton, Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northampton, Saint Louis, MO include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Gateway Science Academy High School and Gateway Science Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northampton, Saint Louis?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northampton, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northampton, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Northampton, Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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