For the 2025-26 school year, there are 51 public high schools serving 44,966 students in St. Louis County, MO. The top ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MO are Brentwood High School, Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School and Clayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
St. Louis County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clayton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. Louis County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Clayton High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Webster Groves High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Selma Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
West High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14653 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Lafayette Sr. High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17050 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 733-4100
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 733-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,660 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Lindbergh Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 S. Lindbergh
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2410
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Marquette Sr. High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2351 Clarkson Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6000
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
369 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7900
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Pattonville Sr. High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2497 Creve Coeur Mill Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8051
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,898 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Bayless Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4532 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Valley Park Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Oakville Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5557 Milburn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,818 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
South High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7700
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,524 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1780 Hawkins Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 891-6800
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 891-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Eureka Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4525 Hwy 109
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 733-3100
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 733-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,651 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2020.
North High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12860 Fee Fee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 415-7600
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 415-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
North Technical
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7600
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7600
Gr: 10-12 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Affton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8309 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 638-6330
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 638-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Hancock Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Mehlville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Lemay Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6000
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hiram Neuwoehner
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12112 Clayton Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8700
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Southview High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11660 Eddie And Park Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2828.
Hazelwood West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
Hazelwood Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15875 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5400
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
University City Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Ritenour Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 2,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3232.
The Innovation School At Cv
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 South Florissant Road
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Hazelwood East High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Jennings High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8850 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3535.
Riverview Gardens Sr. High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1218 Shepley Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4700
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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St. Louis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Gr: 3-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Gr: 4-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Gr: K-12
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
711 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3417 St Thomas Moore
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
13157 N Olive Spur Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
6506 Wright Way
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
2545 Dorwood
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Gr: 5-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
405 Jana Dr
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
7837 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0200
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0200
Gr: 1-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1351 North Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3431 Cambridge Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Gr: 2-3 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 43%
2100 Lucas & Hunt
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2505 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
8136 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Gr: 6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
St. Louis County Day Treatment (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10450 International Plaza Dr
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Gr: 6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Student Support Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1555 Derhake
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Gr: K-12
200 Church St
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1635 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Gr: PK-K
West County Technical Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MO include Brentwood High School, Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School and Clayton High School. St. Louis County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in St. Louis County?
51 public high schools are located in St. Louis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Louis County include: Missouri Digital Academy vs. Missouri Virtual Academy, Missouri Virtual Academy vs. Missouri Digital Academy, Bayless Senior High School vs. Affton High School
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