For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,429 students in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Tower Grove East are Momentum Academy Tower Grove East, Old North Academy and Shenandoah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 S. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3477
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3477
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Shenandoah Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Hartford St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-6040
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO include Momentum Academy Tower Grove East, Old North Academy and Shenandoah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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