St. Louis City School District
School District · St Louis, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
65
42 elem, 8 mid, 14 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,979
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
65
42 elem, 8 mid, 14 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,979
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating St. Louis City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. Louis City 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.
Collegiate School of Med/bio
St. Louis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Metro High
St. Louis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
St. Louis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#409 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,979
+$10,452 vs Missouri median
District size
18,284 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
St. Louis City ranks #409 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. St. Louis City's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 60 schools. Its top-rated schools are Collegiate School of Med/bio (9.1/10), Metro High (8.8/10), and Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Louis City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (60 of 65). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collegiate School of Med/bio | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Metro High | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Buder Elem. | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Mason Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elem. | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Busch MS Character Athletics | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 65 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Louis City
St. Louis City is a St Louis, Missouri school district serving 65 schools. The district educates 18,284 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $22,979 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, St. Louis City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Collegiate School of Med/bio, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, St. Louis City students show an average math proficiency of 23.2% and ELA proficiency of 28.6%.
The district includes 42 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 14 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. Louis City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Louis City with test data.
Schools in St. Louis City
65 schools Elementary Schools 42
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 14
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- St Louis
- Total Enrollment
- 18,284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,448
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Louis City?
St. Louis City has 65 schools in total — 42 elementary, 8 middle, and 14 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Louis City?
The average composite rating for St. Louis City is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. Louis City?
St. Louis City spends $22,979 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Louis City?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Louis City is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Louis City?
Collegiate School of Med/bio is the highest-rated school in St. Louis City with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in St. Louis City?
Across schools in St. Louis City with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Louis City compare to other districts in Missouri?
St. Louis City has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 65 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.6%
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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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