Top Rankings
St. Louis City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 55 public elementary schools serving 13,553 students in St. Louis City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in St. Louis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
67 Schools
1,747 Schools
# Students
18,284 Students
575,116 Students
# Teachers
1,451 Teachers
46,819 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Louis City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#520 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Graduation Rate
69%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
76%
16%
% White
12%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,964 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,586 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$420 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$358 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,964
$15,081
Spending / Student
$19,586
$13,908
Best St. Louis City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3847 Enright Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Vicc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 11th St
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6031 Southwest Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5319 Lansdowne Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ann Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Elias Michael Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Hadley
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-7165
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-7165
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Busch Middle School Character Athletics
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Clifton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-1043
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2516 S. 9th St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 932-5720
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 932-5720
Gr: 3-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Bryan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Gano
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-0370
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-0370
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8959 Riverview Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 867-0634
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 867-0634
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4221 Shaw Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Woerner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Leona St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4047 Juniata St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Shenandoah Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-3910
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-3910
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Hodgen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 California
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2539
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2539
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Morganford Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-0420
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-0420
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Washington Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-0432
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-0432
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Bell
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 932-1464
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 932-1464
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Hogan St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-2459
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-2459
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Peabody Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 S 14th St
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 241-1533
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 241-1533
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
AcademyOf Entre Stdylouverture
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Hickey St
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 932-1465
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 932-1465
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 Meramec St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 353-7145
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 353-7145
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Compton-drew Ilc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-9282
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-9282
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 St Louis Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-2750
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-2750
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Bellerive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1346
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1346
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
Lyon At Blow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1353
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1353
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Froebel Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3709 Nebraska Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 771-3533
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 771-3533
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Laclede Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5821 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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