St. Louis City School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 74 public schools serving 19,299 students in St. Louis City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in St. Louis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in St. Louis City School District are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Kennard/classical Jr. Acad. and Collegiate School Of Med/bio. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. St. Louis City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
St. Louis City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
St. Louis City School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
PK - 12
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
74 Schools
2,460 Schools
# Students
19,299 Students
878,097 Students
# Teachers
1,650 Teachers
66,519 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
St. Louis City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%

Graduation Rate
73%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.49
# American Indian Students
25 Students
3,241 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
574 Students
18,050 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,110 Students
63,182 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
15,006 Students
134,802 Students
% Black Students
78%
15%
# White Students
2,487 Students
611,654 Students
% White Students
13%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,148 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
43,176 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,205
26,281
# Students in K Grade:
1,430
59,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,569
62,527
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,534
62,577
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,482
63,368
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,466
64,113
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,490
65,454
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,269
66,738
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,259
69,231
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,273
69,708
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,255
70,304
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,336
68,237
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,365
65,688
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,366
64,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,821 is higher than the state median of $12,182. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,751 is higher than the state median of $11,663. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$402 MM
$7 MM

Spending
$362 MM
$6 MM

Revenue / Student
$20,821
$12,182

Spending / Student
$18,751
$11,663

Best St. Louis City School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Kennard/classical Jr. Acad.
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
| 258 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1547 S. Theresa Av
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 696-2290
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 696-2290
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Metro High School
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
Math: 73% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Mason Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6031 Southwest Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #77.
Central Visual/perf. Arts High School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
(2)
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #88.
5319 Lansdowne Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Miller Career Academy
Vocational School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 371-0394
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 371-0394
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #1010.
Cleveland Njrotc Academy
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1111.
918 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-9222
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-9222
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #1212.
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ann Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lexington Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Lexington Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-2522
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-2522
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Morganford Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-0420
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-0420
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1515.
Gateway High School
Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Mcree Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 926 students
Rank: #1616.
Community Access Job Training
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Grades: 8-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1717.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1818.
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4221 Shaw Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1919.
Busch Ms Character Athletics
Magnet School
Math: 13% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Clifton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #2020.
6131 Leona St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Froebel Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3709 Nebraska Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 771-3533
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 771-3533
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Allen Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-0010
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-0010
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #2323.
Carnahan Sch. Of The Future
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4041 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 457-0582
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 457-0582
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #2424.
3230 Hartford St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-6040
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Hadley
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-7165
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-7165
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
4047 Juniata St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Bryan Hill Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4342 Aldine
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 534-0370
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 534-0370
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Transportation And Law
Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5140 Riverview Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-4774
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-4774
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #3030.
Compton-drew Ilc Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 12% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-9282
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Adams Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-3910
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-3910
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hodgen Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 California
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2539
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2539
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Rank: #3333.
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%
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
| 258 students
Rank: #3434.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 N Jefferson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-0413
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-0413
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Elias Michael Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Grades: PK-8
| 54 students
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