6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in St. Louis, Missouri

290 schools · 176 Elementary · 36 Middle · 55 High · 23 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 203

Private: 87

Districts: 32

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Estimated Scores: 33%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $72,686
Median home value: $261,438
Bachelor's degree or higher: 42%
Avg commute: 23 min
Owner-occupied homes: 56%

How St. Louis compares

Missouri rank

#133 of 257

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Missouri avg (6.3)

Median household income

$73k

110% of Missouri median

Schools in this city

266

About Schools in St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis puts 192 ranked public schools in front of parents — a large, varied field spanning the city proper and surrounding districts. Scores range widely, with the citywide average sitting at 5.8 out of 10. That midpoint reflects a genuine performance split: a cluster of high-performing schools at the top, a long middle tier, and a lower band that families will want to screen out early in their search.

The top of the distribution is real and reachable. Forty-one schools — 21% of the ranked total — score 7 or above, giving parents a meaningful shortlist to work from. Conway Elementary leads the city with a 9.5, the highest score in St. Louis. Metro High (9.2) and Avery Elementary (9.2) sit just behind it, followed by Clark Elementary at 9.1 and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience at 9.0. The presence of two strong high schools in that top five matters: Collegiate's specialized medical and bioscience focus gives college-bound students a rigorous, career-aligned track, while Metro High offers a broader college-prep path.

Elementary options in the top tier are particularly strong. Three of the five highest-rated schools are elementary, which means families with young children have more access points to high-performing seats than the overall average suggests. Parents of high schoolers face a narrower field — the drop-off after Collegiate and Metro is steeper — so secondary options warrant closer scrutiny before committing to a neighborhood.

Practically, St. Louis rewards early research. With nearly 200 schools and nearly four points separating the city average from the top performers, the difference between a neighborhood default and a targeted choice is significant. Parents should determine upfront whether target schools use open enrollment, magnet assignment, or address-based zoning — that distinction controls how much of the top 21% is actually accessible. Filter to 7 and above first, then layer in commute, program fit, and grade level. The top schools here compete with high performers in any major metro; the work is finding them before seats fill.

Filter by Level: All Levels (290) Elementary (176) Middle (36) High (55)

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Elementary Schools

176 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	CONWAY ELEMENTARY 414 students · Kindergarten–4th	414	Kindergarten–4th	9.5
2	AVERY ELEM. 350 students · Kindergarten–5th	350	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
3	CLARK ELEM. 288 students · Kindergarten–5th	288	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
4	EDGAR ROAD ELEM. 382 students · Kindergarten–5th	382	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
5	THE BIOME 161 students · Kindergarten–5th	161	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
6	REED ELEMENTARY 384 students · Kindergarten–4th	384	Kindergarten–4th	8.8
7	SPOEDE ELEMENTARY 381 students · Kindergarten–4th	381	Kindergarten–4th	8.8
8	BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC 221 students · Pre-K–5th	221	Pre-K–5th	8.8
9	LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 406 students · Pre-K–8th	406	Pre-K–8th	8.6
10	HUDSON ELEM. 187 students · Kindergarten–5th	187	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
11	MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM. 283 students · Pre-K–5th	283	Pre-K–5th	8.5
12	CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI EAEC 374 students · 1st–8th	374	1st–8th	8.4
13	BEASLEY ELEM. 286 students · Kindergarten–5th	286	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
14	THE SOULARD SCHOOL 137 students · Kindergarten–5th	137	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
15	ATLAS ELEMENTARY 307 students · Pre-K–3rd	307	Pre-K–3rd	7.9
16	MOSAIC ELEMENTARY 251 students · Kindergarten–5th	251	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
17	CRAIG ELEM. 415 students · Kindergarten–5th	415	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
18	DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. 289 students · Kindergarten–5th	289	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
19	BRISTOL ELEM. 393 students · Kindergarten–5th	393	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
20	MCKELVEY PRIMARY 219 students · Kindergarten–1st	219	Kindergarten–1st	7.6
21	ELIAS MICHAEL ELEM. 47 students · Pre-K–8th	47	Pre-K–8th	7.4
22	CRESTWOOD ELEM. 448 students · Kindergarten–5th	448	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
23	OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY 391 students · Kindergarten–4th	391	Kindergarten–4th	7.2
24	LYON AT BLOW ELEM. 257 students · Pre-K–8th	257	Pre-K–8th	7.2
25	EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. 326 students · Pre-K–6th	326	Pre-K–6th	7.2

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26	OLD NORTH ACADEMY 446 students · Pre-K–8th	446	Pre-K–8th	7.1
27	SHENANDOAH ELEM. 165 students · Pre-K–6th	165	Pre-K–6th	7.1
28	SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. 281 students · Pre-K–5th	281	Pre-K–5th	7.0
29	WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. 120 students · Pre-K–6th	120	Pre-K–6th	6.9
30	PEABODY ELEM. 165 students · Pre-K–5th	165	Pre-K–5th	6.9
31	AMES VISUAL/PERF. ARTS 154 students · Pre-K–5th	154	Pre-K–5th	6.9
32	FORDER ELEM. 381 students · Kindergarten–5th	381	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
33	JEFFERSON ELEM. 117 students · Pre-K–5th	117	Pre-K–5th	6.8
34	WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. 290 students · Pre-K–2nd	290	Pre-K–2nd	6.8
35	GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE 414 students · Pre-K–5th	414	Pre-K–5th	6.7
36	MOMENTUM FOX PARK 132 students · Kindergarten–8th	132	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
37	HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING 132 students · 3rd–5th	132	3rd–5th	6.7
38	BRYAN HILL ELEM. 182 students · Pre-K–5th	182	Pre-K–5th	6.6
39	WASHINGTON MONTESSORI 272 students · Pre-K–5th	272	Pre-K–5th	6.6
40	NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA 263 students · Kindergarten–8th	263	Kindergarten–8th	6.6
41	KENNERLY ELEM. 476 students · Kindergarten–5th	476	Kindergarten–5th	6.5
42	WOODWARD ELEM. 268 students · Pre-K–5th	268	Pre-K–5th	6.5
43	COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. 211 students · Pre-K–6th	211	Pre-K–6th	6.5
44	ASPIRE ACADEMY 121 students · Pre-K–2nd	121	Pre-K–2nd	6.4
45	GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS 385 students · Pre-K–5th	385	Pre-K–5th	6.4
46	STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. 482 students · Pre-K–2nd	482	Pre-K–2nd	6.4
47	HERZOG ELEM. 216 students · Pre-K–6th	216	Pre-K–6th	6.4
48	HODGEN ELEM. 220 students · Pre-K–6th	220	Pre-K–6th	6.3
49	GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM 112 students · Pre-K–5th	112	Pre-K–5th	6.3
50	CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI ECEC 199 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	199	Pre-K–Kindergarten	6.2
51	SAPPINGTON ELEM. 503 students · Kindergarten–5th	503	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
52	IVELAND ELEM. 414 students · Kindergarten–5th	414	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
53	MANN ELEM. 273 students · Pre-K–6th	273	Pre-K–6th	6.2
54	SOUTH CITY 782 students · Pre-K–8th	782	Pre-K–8th	6.1
55	MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK 135 students · Kindergarten–8th	135	Kindergarten–8th	6.1
56	GRANNEMANN ELEM. 432 students · Pre-K–5th	432	Pre-K–5th	6.1
57	NORMANDY EARLY LEARNING CENTER 382 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	382	Pre-K–Kindergarten	6.1
58	MERAMEC ELEM. 187 students · Pre-K–5th	187	Pre-K–5th	6.1
59	ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR. 205 students · Pre-K–6th	205	Pre-K–6th	6.0
60	BAYLESS ELEMENTARY 858 students · Pre-K–5th	858	Pre-K–5th	5.9
61	CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL 538 students · Kindergarten–5th	538	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
62	LONG ELEM. 545 students · Kindergarten–5th	545	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
63	BEL-NOR 269 students · 1st–5th	269	1st–5th	5.8
64	HICKEY ELEM. 307 students · Pre-K–6th	307	Pre-K–6th	5.8
65	WASHINGTON ELEM. 332 students · 1st–8th	332	1st–8th	5.7
66	COLE ELEM. 345 students · Pre-K–8th	345	Pre-K–8th	5.7
67	HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. 222 students · Pre-K–5th	222	Pre-K–5th	5.7
68	DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES 369 students · Pre-K–5th	369	Pre-K–5th	5.7
69	BERMUDA ELEMENTARY 175 students · Pre-K–2nd	175	Pre-K–2nd	5.6
70	MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS 417 students · Pre-K–5th	417	Pre-K–5th	5.6
71	BUDER ELEM. 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	5.6
72	HENRY ELEM. 163 students · Pre-K–6th	163	Pre-K–6th	5.6
73	PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL 904 students · Pre-K–8th	904	Pre-K–8th	5.5
74	ROGERS ELEM. 421 students · Kindergarten–5th	421	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
75	LACLEDE ELEM. 256 students · Pre-K–8th	256	Pre-K–8th	5.5
76	MONROE ELEM. 212 students · Pre-K–6th	212	Pre-K–6th	5.5
77	KEEVEN ELEM. 286 students · Pre-K–5th	286	Pre-K–5th	5.4
78	ARROWPOINT ELEM. 358 students · Pre-K–5th	358	Pre-K–5th	5.4
79	KRATZ ELEM. 467 students · Kindergarten–5th	467	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
80	MASON ELEM. 391 students · Pre-K–6th	391	Pre-K–6th	5.4
81	TWILLMAN ELEM. 263 students · Pre-K–5th	263	Pre-K–5th	5.3
82	WOHLWEND ELEM. 416 students · Kindergarten–5th	416	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
83	BIERBAUM ELEM. 524 students · Kindergarten–5th	524	Kindergarten–5th	5.2
84	ADAMS ELEM. 155 students · Pre-K–6th	155	Pre-K–6th	5.2
85	ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL 419 students · Pre-K–8th	419	Pre-K–8th	5.1
86	GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH. 541 students · 3rd–5th	541	3rd–5th	5.1
87	KOCH ELEM. 311 students · Kindergarten–5th	311	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
88	JEFFERSON ELEM. 323 students · 1st–8th	323	1st–8th	5.0
89	MARVIN ELEM. 533 students · Kindergarten–5th	533	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
90	OAK HILL ELEM. 219 students · Pre-K–5th	219	Pre-K–5th	4.9
91	LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY ELEM. 201 students · Pre-K–4th	201	Pre-K–4th	4.8
92	OAKVILLE ELEM. 386 students · Kindergarten–5th	386	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
93	WYLAND ELEM. 518 students · Kindergarten–5th	518	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
94	DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 628 students · Kindergarten–5th	628	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
95	North Side Community School 58 students · Pre-K–5th	58	Pre-K–5th	4.6
96	MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST 154 students · Kindergarten–8th	154	Kindergarten–8th	4.6
97	POINT ELEM. 410 students · Kindergarten–5th	410	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
98	GIBSON ELEM. 386 students · Kindergarten–5th	386	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
99	SIGEL ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. 183 students · Pre-K–6th	183	Pre-K–6th	4.6
100	Woerner Elem 351 students · Pre-K–5th	351	Pre-K–5th	4.6
101	MESNIER PRIMARY SCH. 723 students · Pre-K–2nd	723	Pre-K–2nd	4.5
102	MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH 238 students · Pre-K–8th	238	Pre-K–8th	4.4
103	GATEWAY ELEM. 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	4.4
104	BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 316 students · 1st–8th	316	1st–8th	4.3
105	ROSS ELEM. 389 students · Kindergarten–5th	389	Kindergarten–5th	4.3
106	GLASGOW ELEM. 253 students · Kindergarten–5th	253	Kindergarten–5th	4.3
107	HAGEMANN ELEM. 435 students · Kindergarten–5th	435	Kindergarten–5th	4.2
108	DANFORTH ELEM. 255 students · Kindergarten–5th	255	Kindergarten–5th	4.2
109	KIPP WONDER ACADEMY 312 students · Pre-K–4th	312	Pre-K–4th	4.0
110	TRAUTWEIN ELEM. 370 students · Kindergarten–5th	370	Kindergarten–5th	4.0
111	FROEBEL ELEM. 149 students · Pre-K–5th	149	Pre-K–5th	4.0
112	KIPP WISDOM ACADEMY 395 students · Kindergarten–4th	395	Kindergarten–4th	3.9
113	KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY 478 students · Kindergarten–4th	478	Kindergarten–4th	3.6
114	BLADES ELEM. 433 students · Kindergarten–5th	433	Kindergarten–5th	3.6
115	LEXINGTON ELEM. 227 students · Pre-K–5th	227	Pre-K–5th	3.6
116	MARION ELEM. 490 students · Kindergarten–5th	490	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
117	HIGHLAND ELEM. 253 students · Kindergarten–5th	253	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
118	MOLINE ELEM. 294 students · Kindergarten–5th	294	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
119	MEADOWS ELEM. 301 students · Kindergarten–5th	301	Kindergarten–5th	3.4
120	LARIMORE ELEM. 345 students · Pre-K–5th	345	Pre-K–5th	3.2
121	LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. 140 students · Kindergarten–5th	140	Kindergarten–5th	3.2
122	LEMASTERS ELEM. 283 students · Kindergarten–5th	283	Kindergarten–5th	3.0
123	MO School for the Blind - ELEM 10 students · Kindergarten–8th	10	Kindergarten–8th	—
Private Schools 53 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON Private 128 students · Pre-K–8th	128	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	FORSYTH SCHOOL Private 341 students · Pre-K–6th	341	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
3	ST MARK SCHOOL Private 121 students · Pre-K–8th	121	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	SAUL MIROWITZ JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 173 students · Kindergarten–8th	173	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
5	COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 295 students · Pre-K–6th	295	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
6	ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 147 students · Pre-K–8th	147	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN Private 125 students · Pre-K–8th	125	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 112 students · Kindergarten–8th	112	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
9	ST ROCH SCHOOL Private 145 students · Pre-K–8th	145	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	ROSSMAN SCHOOL Private 203 students · Pre-K–6th	203	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
11	ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL Private 86 students · Pre-K–6th	86	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
12	THE COLLEGE SCHOOL Private 199 students · Pre-K–8th	199	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 168 students · Kindergarten–8th	168	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
14	CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 188 students · Pre-K–8th	188	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	THE FREEDOM SCHOOL Private 93 students · Pre-K–7th	93	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
16	ST CECILIA SCHOOL Private 168 students · Kindergarten–8th	168	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
17	LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 88 students · Kindergarten–8th	88	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
18	WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 132 students · Pre-K–8th	132	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	IMMACOLATA SCHOOL Private 243 students · Pre-K–8th	243	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
20	QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS SCHOOL Private 356 students · Pre-K–8th	356	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
21	THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ST LOUIS Private 54 students · Kindergarten–8th	54	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
22	TORAH PREP SCHOOL Private 128 students · Pre-K–8th	128	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
23	QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY Private 48 students · Pre-K–8th	48	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
24	HOLY CROSS ACADEMY Private 409 students · Pre-K–8th	409	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	ST SIMON THE APOSTLE Private 156 students · Kindergarten–8th	156	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
26	ST AMBROSE SCHOOL Private 199 students · Pre-K–8th	199	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
27	ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND SCHOOL Private 397 students · Pre-K–8th	397	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
28	ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL Private 182 students · Pre-K–8th	182	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
29	ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL Private 175 students · Pre-K–8th	175	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
30	INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLHOUSE Private 34 students · Pre-K–2nd	34	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
31	STORMAN LIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Private 33 students · Pre-K–8th	33	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
32	HOLY CROSS ACADEMY Private 114 students · Kindergarten–2nd	114	Kindergarten–2nd	Not Rated
33	STE GENEVIEVE DU BOIS SCHOOL Private 147 students · Pre-K–8th	147	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
34	OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL Private 196 students · Kindergarten–8th	196	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
35	SOUTH CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 155 students · Pre-K–8th	155	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
36	GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 133 students · Pre-K–8th	133	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
37	RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 45 students · Pre-K–8th	45	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
38	ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL Private 228 students · Pre-K–8th	228	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
39	ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL Private 495 students · Kindergarten–8th	495	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
40	GREEN PARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 193 students · Pre-K–8th	193	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
41	ST JUSTIN MARTYR SCHOOL Private 200 students · Pre-K–8th	200	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
42	ST LOUIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Private 183 students · Kindergarten–8th	183	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
43	ST MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE SCHOOL Private 367 students · Pre-K–8th	367	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
44	ST CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL Private 463 students · Kindergarten–8th	463	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
45	AGAPE ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Private 35 students · Pre-K–4th	35	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
46	CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF Private 14 students · Pre-K–4th	14	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
47	FOREST PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 2 students · Pre-K–1st	2	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
48	JANAN ACADEMY Private 3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	3	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
49	FAITH ACADEMY Private 4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	4	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
50	A GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	3	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
51	ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA Private 7 students · Pre-K–8th	7	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
52	THE MOOG CENTER FOR DEAF EDUCATION Private 12 students · Pre-K–3rd	12	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
53	COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 1 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	1	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

36 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER 322 students · 5th–5th	322	5th–5th	8.5
2	HIXSON MIDDLE 967 students · 6th–8th	967	6th–8th	8.3
3	GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE 409 students · 6th–8th	409	6th–8th	8.2
4	Carnahan Middle 72 students · 6th–7th	72	6th–7th	8.1
5	LADUE MIDDLE 1,033 students · 6th–8th	1,033	6th–8th	7.9
6	GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE 193 students · 6th–8th	193	6th–8th	7.7
7	LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY 270 students · 5th–8th	270	5th–8th	6.7
8	BUSCH MS CHARACTER ATHLETICS 351 students · 6th–8th	351	6th–8th	6.7
9	EAST MIDDLE 258 students · 8th–8th	258	8th–8th	6.4
10	BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH 408 students · 6th–8th	408	6th–8th	6.2
11	LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. 297 students · 6th–8th	297	6th–8th	5.9
12	ACAD OF ENTRE STDY@LOUVERTURE 271 students · 6th–8th	271	6th–8th	5.9
13	GATEWAY MIDDLE 487 students · 6th–8th	487	6th–8th	5.8
14	KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY 328 students · 5th–8th	328	5th–8th	5.7
15	BERNARD MIDDLE 595 students · 6th–8th	595	6th–8th	5.7
16	COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE 391 students · 6th–8th	391	6th–8th	5.7
17	OAKVILLE MIDDLE 642 students · 6th–8th	642	6th–8th	5.6
18	KAIROS ACADEMIES 257 students · 5th–8th	257	5th–8th	5.5
19	SOUTHEAST MIDDLE 469 students · 6th–8th	469	6th–8th	5.5
20	MARGARET BUERKLE MIDDLE 556 students · 6th–8th	556	6th–8th	5.5
21	RITENOUR MIDDLE 758 students · 6th–8th	758	6th–8th	5.5
22	CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE 404 students · 6th–8th	404	6th–8th	5.2
23	WASHINGTON MIDDLE 449 students · 6th–8th	449	6th–8th	5.1
24	KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY 421 students · 5th–8th	421	5th–8th	5.0
25	YEATMAN-LIDDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 392 students · 6th–8th	392	6th–8th	4.8

Show 11 more middle schools

26	ROGERS MIDDLE 579 students · 6th–8th	579	6th–8th	4.4
27	Westview Middle School 537 students · 6th–8th	537	6th–8th	4.2
28	R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE 612 students · 6th–8th	612	6th–8th	4.1
29	ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE 962 students · 6th–8th	962	6th–8th	4.0
30	TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 754 students · 6th–8th	754	6th–8th	4.0
31	NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY-GRAND CTR 11 students · 6th–8th	11	6th–8th	—
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Private 72 students · 5th–8th	72	5th–8th	Not Rated
2	LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS Private 54 students · 6th–8th	54	6th–8th	Not Rated
3	TORAH PREP SCHOOL - BOYS DIVISION Private 91 students · 2nd–8th	91	2nd–8th	Not Rated
4	SOUTH CITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER Private 13 students · 4th–8th	13	4th–8th	Not Rated
5	MUHAMMAD ISLAMIC ACADEMY Private 16 students · 1st–8th	16	1st–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

55 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	METRO HIGH 333 students · 9th–12th	333	9th–12th	9.1
2	LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH 1,325 students · 9th–12th	1,325	9th–12th	8.9
3	COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO 335 students · 9th–12th	335	9th–12th	8.8
4	WEBSTER GROVES HIGH 1,310 students · 9th–12th	1,310	9th–12th	8.4
5	COMMUNITY ACCESS JOB TRAINING 81 students · 8th–12th	81	8th–12th	7.9
6	THE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV 140 students · 9th–12th	140	9th–12th	7.8
7	GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH 423 students · 9th–12th	423	9th–12th	7.6
8	OAKVILLE SR. HIGH 1,818 students · 9th–12th	1,818	9th–12th	7.6
9	BISSELL HALL 31 students · 6th–12th	31	6th–12th	7.2
10	MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC. 580 students · 6th–12th	580	6th–12th	7.0
11	NORTH HIGH 1,013 students · 9th–12th	1,013	9th–12th	6.8
12	MO School for the Blind - HS 36 students · 9th–12th	36	9th–12th	6.5
13	LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCH 345 students · 9th–12th	345	9th–12th	6.5
14	CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 353 students · 9th–12th	353	9th–12th	6.5
15	BAYLESS SENIOR HIGH 570 students · 9th–12th	570	9th–12th	6.4
16	SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 395 students · 9th–12th	395	9th–12th	6.4
17	CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE 54 students · 12th–12th	54	12th–12th	6.4
18	GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH 379 students · 9th–12th	379	9th–12th	6.1
19	NORMANDY HIGH 747 students · 9th–12th	747	9th–12th	6.1
20	MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1,414 students · 9th–12th	1,414	9th–12th	6.0
21	HANCOCK SR. HIGH 375 students · 9th–12th	375	9th–12th	5.9
22	LINDBERGH SR. HIGH 2,266 students · 9th–12th	2,266	9th–12th	5.8
23	GATEWAY HIGH 816 students · 9th–12th	816	9th–12th	5.7
24	BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL 415 students · 9th–12th	415	9th–12th	5.3
25	CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH 350 students · 9th–12th	350	9th–12th	5.3

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26	KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH 434 students · 9th–12th	434	9th–12th	5.2
27	RITENOUR SR. HIGH 2,033 students · 9th–12th	2,033	9th–12th	5.2
28	VASHON HIGH 616 students · 9th–12th	616	9th–12th	5.1
29	SUMNER HIGH 326 students · 9th–12th	326	9th–12th	4.6
30	ROOSEVELT HIGH 473 students · 9th–12th	473	9th–12th	4.5
31	MILLER CAREER ACADEMY 537 students · 9th–12th	537	9th–12th	4.5
32	RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGH 1,262 students · 9th–12th	1,262	9th–12th	4.2
33	HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH 1,253 students · 9th–12th	1,253	9th–12th	3.8
34	AFFTON HIGH 739 students · 9th–12th	739	9th–12th	3.7
35	HOGAN ST REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. 23 students · 6th–12th	23	6th–12th	—
36	TWIN RIVERS 9 students · 6th–12th	9	6th–12th	—
37	LEWIS AND CLARK HALL 13 students · 6th–12th	13	6th–12th	—
38	GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR 15 students · 5th–12th	15	5th–12th	—
Private Schools 17 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL Private 81 students · 7th–12th	81	7th–12th	Not Rated
2	ST LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL Private 307 students · 7th–12th	307	7th–12th	Not Rated
3	CROSSROADS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 122 students · 7th–12th	122	7th–12th	Not Rated
4	INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY Private 287 students · 9th–12th	287	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL Private 271 students · 9th–12th	271	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	MIRIAM ACADEMY Private 67 students · 9th–12th	67	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	WHITFIELD SCHOOL Private 433 students · 6th–12th	433	6th–12th	Not Rated
8	CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL Private 836 students · 6th–12th	836	6th–12th	Not Rated
9	ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL Private 249 students · 9th–12th	249	9th–12th	Not Rated
10	URSULINE ACADEMY Private 322 students · 9th–12th	322	9th–12th	Not Rated
11	MAP ST. LOUIS Private 33 students · 7th–12th	33	7th–12th	Not Rated
12	DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Private 645 students · 9th–12th	645	9th–12th	Not Rated
13	ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY Private 529 students · 9th–12th	529	9th–12th	Not Rated
14	CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL Private 371 students · 9th–12th	371	9th–12th	Not Rated
15	COR JESU ACADEMY Private 550 students · 9th–12th	550	9th–12th	Not Rated
16	ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Private 968 students · 9th–12th	968	9th–12th	Not Rated
17	ESTHER MILLER BAIS YAAKOV Private 24 students · 9th–11th	24	9th–11th	Not Rated

Other Schools

23 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. 298 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	298	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.7
2	RITENOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR 111 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	111	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.3
3	EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION 213 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	213	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.1
4	LADUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 232 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	232	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.0
5	EARLY CHILDHOOD ED CENTER WEST 377 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	377	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.9
6	WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER 200 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	200	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.8
7	GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL 7 students · Kindergarten–12th	7	Kindergarten–12th	—
8	Kairos High 234 students · 9th–10th	234	9th–10th	—
9	At Home Academy 77 students · Kindergarten–12th	77	Kindergarten–12th	—
10	PATTONVILLE Early CHol 212 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	212	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
11	ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 11 students · Kindergarten–12th	11	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools 12 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	PROVIDENCE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 103 students · Pre-K–12th	103	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	VILLA DUCHESNE & OAK HILL SCHOOL Private 371 students · Pre-K–12th	371	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF GREATER ST LOUIS Private 98 students · Pre-K–12th	98	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	GREAT CIRCLE EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER Private 71 students · 1st–12th	71	1st–12th	Not Rated
5	H F EPSTEIN HEBREW ACADEMY Private 74 students · Kindergarten–12th	74	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
6	H.F. EPSTEIN HEBREW ACADEMY Private 76 students · Pre-K–12th	76	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	VISITATION ACADEMY Private 543 students · Pre-K–12th	543	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	MARY INSTITUTE & ST LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Private 1,225 students · Pre-K–12th	1,225	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	ECH SCHOOL AT EVERY CHILDS HOPE Private 63 students · 2nd–12th	63	2nd–12th	Not Rated
10	HW KIA Private 45 students · Kindergarten–12th	45	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
11	PRINCIPIA SCHOOL Private 15 students · Pre-K–12th	15	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
12	ANNUNZIATA SCHOOL Private 28 students · UG–UG	28	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · 290 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 40 ZIP codes

Median Income

$72,686

Median Home Value

$261,438

Median Rent

$1,108/mo

Population

863,843

College Educated

42%

Homeownership

56%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Community Profile

St. Louis has a median household income of $72,686. It is a well-educated community where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $261,438, with a median rent of $1,108/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.2%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Missouri
Total Schools: 290
Elementary: 176
Middle: 36
High: 55
Districts: 32
Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Resources

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School Districts (32)

DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE

41 schools · 570 students

MO SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

2 schools · 46 students

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED

35 schools · 692 students

LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY

3 schools · 816 students

PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 904 students

CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES

6 schools · 2,274 students

CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI

2 schools · 573 students

ST. LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCH

1 school · 419 students

NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

2 schools · 69 students

KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

6 schools · 2,368 students

GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS

4 schools · 1,631 students

MOMENTUM ACADEMY

4 schools · 659 students

LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

1 school · 406 students

THE BIOME

1 school · 161 students

KAIROS ACADEMIES

2 schools · 491 students

THE SOULARD SCHOOL

1 school · 137 students

ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1 school · 307 students

AFFTON 101

4 schools · 2,582 students

BAYLESS

3 schools · 1,836 students

FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II

23 schools · 9,336 students

HANCOCK PLACE

3 schools · 1,244 students

HAZELWOOD

32 schools · 16,262 students

LADUE

8 schools · 4,482 students

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS

10 schools · 7,497 students

MEHLVILLE R-IX

19 schools · 10,162 students

NORMANDY SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE

7 schools · 2,883 students

PARKWAY C-2

29 schools · 16,924 students

PATTONVILLE R-III

11 schools · 6,128 students

RITENOUR

10 schools · 6,414 students

RIVERVIEW GARDENS

13 schools · 5,100 students

ST. LOUIS CITY

68 schools · 18,284 students

WEBSTER GROVES

9 schools · 4,366 students

Nearby Cities

Richmond Heights (1 school)

1 mi

Maplewood (4 schools)

University City (7 schools)

3 mi

Brentwood (6 schools)

Webster Groves (4 schools)

Crestwood (2 schools)

7 mi

Berkeley (2 schools)

8 mi

Other Major Cities in Missouri

Top metros statewide by school count.

Kansas City 197 schools Springfield 82 schools Columbia 47 schools St. Charles 41 schools Independence 39 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in St. Louis, Missouri

How many schools are in St. Louis, Missouri?

St. Louis has 290 schools, including 203 public and 87 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in St. Louis, Missouri?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in St. Louis is 6.2 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in St. Louis, Missouri?

The top-ranked school in St. Louis on MySchoolScout is Conway Elementary with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri?

The top-ranked elementary school in St. Louis on MySchoolScout is Conway Elementary with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in St. Louis, Missouri?

The top-ranked middle school in St. Louis on MySchoolScout is Ladue Fifth Grade Center with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best high school in St. Louis, Missouri?

The top-ranked high school in St. Louis on MySchoolScout is Metro High with a composite score of 9.1/10.

How many school districts serve St. Louis, Missouri?

St. Louis is served by 32 school districts: Division of Youth Service, Mo School for the Blind, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled, Lift for Life Academy, Premier Charter School, Confluence Academies, City Garden Montessori, St. Louis Lang Immersion Sch, North Side Community School, Kipp St Louis Public Schools, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, Momentum Academy, Lafayette Preparatory Academy, The Biome, Kairos Academies, The Soulard School, Atlas Public Schools, Affton 101, Bayless, Ferguson-florissant R-ii, Hancock Place, Hazelwood, Ladue, Lindbergh Schools, Mehlville R-ix, Normandy Schools Collaborative, Parkway C-2, Pattonville R-iii, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens, St. Louis City, Webster Groves.

What is the education level in St. Louis, Missouri?

According to Census data, 42% of adults in St. Louis have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in St. Louis, Missouri?

The median household income in St. Louis is approximately $72,686 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in St. Louis, Missouri?

Yes, St. Louis has 87 private schools alongside 203 public schools. The top-rated private school is The St Michael School of Clayton with a score of 9.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Louis, Missouri?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in St. Louis is 12.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in St. Louis, Missouri?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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