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Best St. Louis City Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 108 public schools serving 29,577 students in St. Louis City, MO (there are 36 private schools, serving 6,113 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in St.
Louis City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Louis City, MO are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Metro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Louis City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
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 St. Louis City (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S Garrison
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-5902
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Mo School For The Blind - High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3815 Magnolia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Community Access Job Training
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Gr: 8-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3847 Enright Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3815 Magnolia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
City Garden Montessori Ecec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: PK-K | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4209 Folsom
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: 1-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
The Soulard School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Victor St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 865-2799
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Vicc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 11th St
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2020.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6031 Southwest Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
The Biome
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4471 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-0982
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Kairos Academies
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
North Side Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3033 N. Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #2727.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5319 Lansdowne Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Ann Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3716 Morganford Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Elias Michael Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Louis City, MO

St. Louis City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Arch Community School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2153 Salisbury Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Baden Elementary School (Closed 2010)
5814 Thekla
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Banneker Elementary School (Closed 2005)
2840 Samuel Shepherd Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students
Better Learning Community Academy (Closed 2023)
2153 Salisbury St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Big Picture Elementary Alt. (Closed 2010)
450 Des Peres Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw (Closed 2012)
1530 South Grand Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Big Picture Middle Alt. (Closed 2010)
4235 W Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Gr: 6-9 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Blewett Middle School (Closed 2010)
1927 Cass Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-7738
Gr: 6-8
Blow Middle School (Closed 2007)
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
The Can! Academies Of Street Louis High School (Closed 2009)
4300 Goodfellow Blvd Bldg 101
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Gr: 10-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Cardinal Glennon Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Gr: K-12
Carondelet Campus (Closed 2011)
7604 Michigan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 631-5484
Gr: K-8
Carondelet Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
7604 Michigan Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Gr: K-8
Carver Elementary Comm. Ed. Center (Closed 2004)
3325 Bell Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
The Chinese School (Closed 2018)
3740 Marine
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Clark Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1020 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Gr: PK-7 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Clay Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3820 N 14th St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Cleveland Njrotc Academy (Closed 2023)
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
College Hill Campus (Closed 2011)
2017 East Linton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-9628
Gr: K-8
The College Preparatory High School (Closed 2016)
1118 S 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Construction Careers Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cook Elementary School (Closed 2004)
5935 Horton Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students
Cote Brilliante Elementary School (Closed 2018)
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Cupples Elementary School (Closed 2004)
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students
Dana Road Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Gr: 9-10 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Dunbar And Br. (Closed 2023)
1415 N Garrison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-2526
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
E H Lyle Middlehigh (Closed 2011)
1881 Pine
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 621-0402
Gr: 6-12
Eliot Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4242 Grove St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 535-0096
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2004)
5415 Page Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-9030
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy (Closed 2011)
1509 Washington Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 436-1345
Gr: K-5
Euclid Montessori (Closed 2008)
1131 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-4385
Gr: 3-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Fanning Middle Community Ed. (Closed 2023)
3417 Grace Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-1038
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Farragut Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4025 Sullivan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 531-1198
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. (Closed 2023)
1383 Clara Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 383-0836
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Gallaudet School For Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1616 South Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2894
Gr: PK-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in St. Louis City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in St. Louis City, MO include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Metro High School.
How many public schools are located in St. Louis City?
108 public schools are located in St. Louis City.
What percentage of students in St. Louis City go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in St. Louis City are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis City?
St. Louis City 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).
Which public schools in St. Louis City are often viewed compared to one another?

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