For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 465 students in the neighborhood of Penrose, Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Penrose are Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. and Ashland Elem. And Br.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Penrose, Saint Louis, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (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 Penrose, Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4160 N Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-0552
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-0552
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elem. And Br.
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3921 N Newstead
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-4767
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-4767
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Penrose, Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Penrose, Saint Louis, MO include Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. and Ashland Elem. And Br..
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Penrose, Saint Louis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Penrose, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Penrose, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Penrose, 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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