Ladue School District
School District · St Louis, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Ladue?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ladue as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Reed Elementary
St. Louis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
St. Louis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spoede Elementary
St. Louis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#43 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,032
+$2,505 vs Missouri median
District size
4,482 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Ladue ranks #43 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Ladue's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Reed Elementary (9.0/10), Ladue Fifth Grade Center (9.0/10), and Spoede Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ladue
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reed Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Ladue Fifth Grade Center | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Spoede Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Conway Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Old Bonhomme Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Ladue Horton Watkins High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Ladue Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ladue
Ladue is a St Louis, Missouri school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,482 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $15,032 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Ladue is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Reed Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Ladue students show an average math proficiency of 70.6% and ELA proficiency of 76.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ladue, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ladue with test data.
Schools in Ladue
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- St Louis
- Total Enrollment
- 4,482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 324
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ladue?
Ladue has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ladue?
The average composite rating for Ladue is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ladue?
Ladue spends $15,032 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ladue?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ladue is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ladue?
Reed Elementary is the highest-rated school in Ladue with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Ladue?
Across schools in Ladue with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ladue compare to other districts in Missouri?
Ladue has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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