For the 2025-26 school year, there are 59 public preschools serving 22,170 students in St. Louis County, MO. The top ranked public preschools in St. Louis County, MO are Rose Acres Elementary School, Fairview Primary and Valley Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Louis County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose Acres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2905 Rose Acres Ln
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8017
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8017
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7047 Emma
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Valley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4531 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Bridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11635 Oakbury Ct
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 213-8012
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 213-8012
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Willow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11022 Schuetz Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 213-8018
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 213-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3199 Parkwood Ln
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8015
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8015
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Charbonier Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4550
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Hancock Place Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9101 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Parker Road Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Parker Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 831-2644
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 831-2644
Gr: PK-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Duchesne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Florissant Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 831-1911
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 831-1911
Gr: PK-2 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15600 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-4050
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Humes Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4900
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13750 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4300
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Mccurdy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
975 Lindsay Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4650
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Chicory Creek Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4100
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Cold Water Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Wiethaupt Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4150
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Robert Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3721 St Bridget Ln
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8419
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8419
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Lusher Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Mullanphy Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4600
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Holman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8811 Harold Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 428-9695
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 428-9695
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Commons Lane Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 831-0440
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 831-0440
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Keeven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11230 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2727.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6645 Parker Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4800
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Wesley Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-4981
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-4981
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8420 Sunbury
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8170
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8170
Gr: PK-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Jury Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11950 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4400
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Bermuda Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5835 Bermuda Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 524-4821
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 524-4821
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Grannemann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2324 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8920 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8050
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8050
Gr: PK-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #3434.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1248 N Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 524-8922
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 524-8922
Gr: PK-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Arrowpoint Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2017 Arrowpoint Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5300
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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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 preschools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in St. Louis County, MO include Rose Acres Elementary School, Fairview Primary and Valley Park Elementary School. St. Louis County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public preschools are located in St. Louis County?
59 public preschools are located in St. Louis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Louis County include: Cold Water Elementary School vs. Brown Elementary School, Larimore Elementary School vs. Twillman Elementary School, Brown Elementary School vs. Cold Water Elementary School
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