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 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.
Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), 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
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 52% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
# American Indian Students
46 Students
2,038 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
501 Students
12,320 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,399 Students
47,223 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
13,836 Students
89,252 Students
% Black Students
76%
16%
# White Students
2,252 Students
389,099 Students
% White Students
12%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
2,412 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
234 Students
32,772 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,787
19,285
# Students in K Grade:
1,380
59,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,349
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,445
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,236
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,339
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,314
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,237
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,086
48,663
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,107
48,580
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,281
3,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,307
3,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,254
3,104
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,162
3,121
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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 Public Elementary Schools (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.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 66% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 580 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Busch Middle School Character Athletics
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #17 - 2017. - 20.
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: #17 - 2017. - 20.
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: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 132 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #2424.
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: #25 - 2825. - 28.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
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: #25 - 2825. - 28.
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: #25 - 2825. - 28.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Compton-drew Ilc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #3131.
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
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4160 N Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-0552
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-0552
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #3434.
Nahed Chapman New American Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1547 So Theresa
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 776-3285
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 776-3285
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
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