For the 2025 school year, there are 54 public preschools serving 15,079 students in St. Louis City, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in St. Louis City, MO are Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Lafayette Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis City, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Louis City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Louis City (2025)
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
| 221 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
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mason Elementary 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
| 391 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Elias Michael Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #1717.
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ann Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 281 students
Rank: #1919.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Bryan Hill Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Rank: #2222.
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #3030.
Lyon At Blow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Washington Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Woerner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #3434.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #3535.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
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St. Louis City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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
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
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
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Grades: 9-10
| 260 students
1415 N Garrison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-2526
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-2526
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
1881 Pine
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 621-0402
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 621-0402
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4242 Grove St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 535-0096
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 535-0096
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
5415 Page Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-9030
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-9030
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
1509 Washington Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 436-1345
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 436-1345
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1131 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-4385
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-4385
Grades: 3-5
| 108 students
3417 Grace Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-1038
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-1038
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
4025 Sullivan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 531-1198
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 531-1198
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
1383 Clara Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 383-0836
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 383-0836
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Gallaudet School For Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1616 South Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2894
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2894
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in St. Louis City, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in St. Louis City, MO include Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School and Lafayette Preparatory Academy.
How many public preschools are located in St. Louis City?
54 public preschools are located in St. Louis City.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis City?
St. Louis City public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Louis City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Louis City include: Woodward Elementary School vs. Lyon At Blow Elementary School, Momentum Academy Tower Grve South vs. Mann Elementary School, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis vs. Mason Elementary School
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