For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,874 students in 63139, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 285 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 63139, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63139, MO are Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Gateway Science Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63139 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63139, MO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 63139, MO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6031 Southwest Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Premier Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 918 students
Rank: #88.
Central Visual/perf. Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #99.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkinson Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1921 Prather Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1202
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1202
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
63139, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cleveland Njrotc Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
1921 Prather Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1207
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1207
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Tessera Hall Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
Box Butte
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 346-0616
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 346-0616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63139, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63139, MO include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Gateway Science Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in 63139?
10 public schools are located in 63139.
What percentage of students in 63139 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 63139 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63139?
63139 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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