Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Old North Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old North Academy's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Excellence in Education'
School Rankings
Old North Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old North Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
15%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old North Academy's ranking?
Old North Academy is ranked #1964 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Old North Academy?
448 students attend Old North Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Old North Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old North Academy?
Old North Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Old North Academy offer ?
Old North Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old North Academy part of?
Old North Academy is part of Confluence Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Old North Academy located?
Old North Academy is located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Tower Grove East.
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