For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public charter schools serving 11,368 students in Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Saint Louis, MO are Gateway Science Academy High School, Lafayette Preparatory Academy and City Garden Montessori Ecec. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Louis, MO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Charter schools in Saint Louis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway Science Academy High 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
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
City Garden Montessori Ecec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
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
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4209 Folsom
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Grades: 1-8
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Gateway Science Academy Middle 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
| 409 students
Rank: #77.
The Soulard School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Victor St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 865-2799
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 865-2799
Grades: K-5
| 137 students
Rank: #88.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #99.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #1010.
The Biome
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4471 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-0982
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-0982
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Rank: #1111.
North Side Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3033 N. Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
Rank: #1212.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #1313.
Kairos Academies
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1414.
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #1515.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1616.
Premier 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
| 904 students
Rank: #1717.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1818.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1919.
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3716 Morganford Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #2020.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #2121.
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 S. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #2222.
Kipp Wonder Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3740 Marine Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 450-9550
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 450-9550
Grades: PK-4
| 312 students
Rank: #2323.
North Side Community-grand Center
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 North Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 499-2009
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 499-2009
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: #2424.
Lift For Life Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Rank: #2525.
Kipp Triumph Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Arcade Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 454-9167
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 454-9167
Grades: 5-8
| 328 students
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Inspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 N 22nd St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 296-3502
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 296-3502
Grades: 5-8
| 421 students
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Grattan St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 384-9561
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 384-9561
Grades: K-4
| 395 students
Rank: #2828.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Victory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Arcade Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 454-9255
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 454-9255
Grades: K-4
| 478 students
Rank: #3030.
Momentum Fox Park
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Shenandoah Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 450-7651
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 450-7651
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
Rank: #3131.
Momentum Academy Gravois Park
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 Ohio Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 236-3300
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 236-3300
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #3232.
Aspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5421 Thekla Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-8900
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-8900
Grades: PK-2
| 121 students
Rank: #3333.
Lift For Life Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1920 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Grades: PK-4
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlas Elementary School
Charter School
400 S. 18th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 226-8896
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 226-8896
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kairos High School
Charter School
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Grades: 9-10
| 234 students
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Saint Louis, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 447 students
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
The Arch Community School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2153 Salisbury Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
5814 Thekla
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
2840 Samuel Shepherd Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Grades: 3-6
| 443 students
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Grades: 4-6
| 224 students
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
2153 Salisbury St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Grades: K-6
| 189 students
450 Des Peres Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
1530 South Grand Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
4235 W Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Grades: 6-9
| 60 students
6310 Wellsmar
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
1927 Cass Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-7738
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-7738
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4300 Goodfellow Blvd Bldg 101
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Grades: 10-12
| 295 students
Cardinal Glennon Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7604 Michigan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 631-5484
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 631-5484
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7604 Michigan Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3325 Bell Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
6238 Ella
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
3740 Marine
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1020 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Grades: PK-7
| 184 students
3820 N 14th St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
2017 East Linton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-9628
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-9628
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1118 S 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Construction Careers Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
5935 Horton Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Saint Louis, MO include Gateway Science Academy High School, Lafayette Preparatory Academy and City Garden Montessori Ecec.
How many public charter schools are located in Saint Louis?
37 public charter schools are located in Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Louis?
Saint Louis public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter schools average of 86% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Saint Louis include: Momentum Fox Park vs. Kipp Wisdom Academy, Kipp Wisdom Academy vs. Momentum Fox Park, Aspire Academy vs. Kipp Wisdom Academy
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