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 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public elementary schools serving 13,653 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
68 Schools
1,744 Schools
# Students
18,321 Students
575,194 Students
# Teachers
1,344 Teachers
46,508 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
St. Louis City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 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
0.39
0.51
# American Indian Students
34 Students
1,982 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
485 Students
12,151 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,271 Students
44,915 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
14,050 Students
89,130 Students
% Black Students
77%
16%
# White Students
2,263 Students
391,982 Students
% White Students
12%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,369 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
32,665 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,861
19,702
# Students in K Grade:
1,359
60,008
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,437
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,300
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,396
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,362
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,395
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,125
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,061
48,555
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,105
49,673
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,304
2,576
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,315
2,578
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,197
2,451
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,104
2,442
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,918 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,547 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$420 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$358 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,918
$15,071
Spending / Student
$19,547
$13,899
Best St. Louis City School District Public Elementary 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.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
Magnet School
(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
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Vicc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
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.
Buder Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 403 students
Rank: #88.
Elias Michael Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 43 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
| 158 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
| 372 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
| 390 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
| 321 students
Rank: #1313.
Mann Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 240 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bryan Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 136 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
| 451 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 321 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Hodgen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 199 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning
Magnet School
(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
| 151 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 238 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 118 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 127 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 152 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
| 280 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
AcademyOf Entre Stdylouverture
Magnet School
(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
| 169 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Meramec Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 202 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
| 277 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Woerner Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 362 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodward Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 239 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
| 409 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
| 516 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 174 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
Magnet School
(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
| 253 students
Rank: #3434.
Nahed Chapman New American Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 South Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 776-3285
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 776-3285
Grades: K-8
| 335 students
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
Magnet School
(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
| 221 students
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