5.2avg / 10

St. Louis City School District

School District · St Louis, Missouri

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 18,284

Teachers (FTE): 1,448

Estimated Scores: 2%

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

42 elem, 8 mid, 14 high

Enrollment

18,284

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

42 elem, 8 mid, 14 high

Enrollment

18,284

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

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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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Collegiate School of Med/bio	9.1 / 10	High	—	335
2	Metro High	8.8 / 10	High	—	333
3	Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.	8.4 / 10	High	—	580
4	Buder Elem.	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	383
5	Mason Elem.	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	391
6	Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	221
7	Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elem.	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	283
8	Busch MS Character Athletics	6.7 / 10	Middle	—	351
9	Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies	6.4 / 10	Elementary	—	369
10	Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	281

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. District-level spending was $22,979 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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.

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Schools in St. Louis City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency23.2%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency28.6%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in St. Louis City with test data.

Schools in St. Louis City

65 schools

Elementary Schools42

Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac

2217.4

Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elem.

2837.3

Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies

3696.4

Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.

2906.3

Stix Early Childhood Ctr.

4826.1

Oak Hill Elem.

2196.1

Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.

2816.1

Mullanphy Botanical Gardens

Ames Visual/perf. Arts

1545.7

George Washington Carver Elem

1125.7

Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.

2225.6

Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.

Walbridge Elem. Community Ed.

1205.3

Washington Montessori

Nahed Chapman New American Aca

Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning

1324.9

Ashland Elem. and Br.

Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.

Middle Schools8

Busch MS Character Athletics

3516.7

Acad of Entre Stdy@louverture

2715.4

Carr Lane Vpa Middle

4044.8

Compton-drew Ilc Middle

3914.2

Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.

2974.1

Gateway Middle

4873.8

Yeatman-liddell Middle School

3923.6

High Schools14

Collegiate School of Med/bio

3359.1

Metro High

3338.8

Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.

5808.4

Carnahan Sch. of the Future

546.1

Central Visual/perf. Arts High

3505.2

Gateway High

8164.9

Miller Career Academy

5374.1

Soldan International Studies

3954.0

Community Access Job Training

Beaumont Cte High School

4152.4

Griscom Juvenile Detention Ctr

15—

Other Schools1

St. Louis Children's Hospital

11—

District Details

State: Missouri
City: St Louis
Total Enrollment: 18,284
Teachers (FTE): 1,448
District spending per student: $22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 district spending per student in St. Louis City?

St. Louis City's district-level spending was $22,979 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

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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.