For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 389 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Garden, Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Southwest Garden is Central Visual/perf. Arts High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Garden, Saint Louis, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Southwest Garden, Saint Louis, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Visual/perf. Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Garden, Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Garden, Saint Louis, MO include Central Visual/perf. Arts High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Garden, Saint Louis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Garden, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Garden, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Southwest Garden, Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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