Top 10 Best St. Louis County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 59 public preschools serving 22,170 students in St. Louis County, MO. The top ranked public preschools in St. Louis County, MO are Rose Acres Elementary School, Fairview Primary and Valley Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose Acres Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2905 Rose Acres Ln
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8017
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7047 Emma
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Grades: PK-3
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4531 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #55.
Bridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11635 Oakbury Ct
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 213-8012
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Willow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11022 Schuetz Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 213-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3199 Parkwood Ln
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8015
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #99.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Hancock Place Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9101 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1111.
Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Charbonier Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1313.
Parker Road Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Parker Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 831-2644
Grades: PK-2
| 430 students
Rank: #1414.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1515.
Duchesne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Florissant Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 831-1911
Grades: PK-2
| 302 students
Rank: #1616.
Cold Water Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Wiethaupt Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1717.
Lusher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Mullanphy Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1818.
Robert Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3721 St Bridget Ln
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8419
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1919.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13750 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2020.
Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15600 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #2121.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Humes Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2222.
Mccurdy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Lindsay Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #2323.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3325 Chicory Creek Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #2424.
Holman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8811 Harold Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 428-9695
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Rank: #2525.
Commons Lane Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 831-0440
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
Rank: #2626.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6645 Parker Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2727.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Wesley Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-4981
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Grannemann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2324 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Jury Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11950 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Keeven Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11230 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #3131.
Bermuda Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5835 Bermuda Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 524-4821
Grades: PK-2
| 175 students
Rank: #3232.
Twillman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11831 Bellefontaine Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #3333.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1248 N Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 524-8922
Grades: PK-2
| 409 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
External Sites
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12110 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 2,273 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8420 Sunbury
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8170
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 447 students
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
1010 Lodge Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 458-2992
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Grades: 3-6
| 443 students
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Grades: 4-6
| 224 students
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
6310 Wellsmar
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7600
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
2900 Adie Rd
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8011
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6238 Ella
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7200
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
711 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4391
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
3417 St Thomas Moore
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0880
Grades: PK
| 65 students
1200 Sutter
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7800
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
13157 N Olive Spur Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 415-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
6506 Wright Way
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0740
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
2545 Dorwood
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8040
Grades: 5-6
| 155 students
405 Jana Dr
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
7837 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0200
Grades: 1-8
| 636 students
1351 North Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4201
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
3431 Cambridge Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4404
Grades: 2-3
| 163 students
2100 Lucas & Hunt
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 382-1074
Grades: PK
| 118 students
2505 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0700
Grades: K-6
| 289 students
8136 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4330
Grades: 6
| 313 students
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
10450 International Plaza Dr
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 428-2078
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Grades: 6
| 347 students
P.O. Box 792
Ballwin, MO 63011
(816) 897-0276
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1555 Derhake
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 839-5959
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
225 St. Louis Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 651-8770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Church St
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6347
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
1635 Kienlen
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 290-7100
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in St. Louis County, MO include Rose Acres Elementary School, Fairview Primary and Valley Park Elementary School. St. Louis County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public preschools are located in St. Louis County?
59 public preschools are located in St. Louis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?

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